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Colorado School of Trades

Lakewood, Colorado Β· Suburb: LargeOfficial Website β†—

#2627
Nationally
#44
In Colorado
77%
Acceptance Rate
Nat'l avg 80%
108
Undergrad Enrollment
Under 1,000
Overall Score & Rankings
49/100
Average
#2627 nationally
#44 in Colorado
πŸŽ“Graduation Outcomes50
πŸ’°Affordability55
πŸ“šAcademic Environment50
πŸ”¬Program Breadth34

Scores based on IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Methodology β†’

Colorado School of Trades is a private for-profit two-year community college located in Lakewood, Colorado. With 108 undergraduate students enrolled and an acceptance rate of 77%, the institution is considered accessible. Families earning under $30,000 a year pay an average net price of $23,142 after grants and scholarships β€” reflecting aid availability at the institution.

Admissions
Acceptance Rate77%↑ Above avg
National avg: 80%
26
Applied
20
Admitted
14
Enrolled
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price After Aid by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants & scholarships, by family income

$0 – $30,000$23,142
Student Body
108
Total Undergrads
6% F / 94% M
Gender Split
Student Diversity
White 85%
Black 1%
Asian 3%
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • βœ“Small campus environment (108 students) β€” more personal attention and close-knit community
Consider
  • Β·Net price for families earning under $30K is $23,142/yr β€” explore all aid options before applying
Who Is This College Best For?

This college is a strong fit for students seeking an accessible path to a college degree, students planning to transfer to a 4-year university, working adults seeking career-focused certificates and degrees, and students who prefer smaller class sizes and closer faculty relationships.

Institution Profile
Type2-year
ControlPrivate For-Profit
LocationLakewood, Colorado
SettingSuburb: Large
SizeUnder 1,000
Affordability Spotlight
$23,142
avg net price/yr for families earning under $30K

Net price is what you actually pay after grants and scholarships β€” not the sticker price. File the FAFSA every year to maximize your aid package.

State Ranking
#44
in Colorado out of 7+ colleges
#2627
nationally
Data Source

All data sourced from the NCES IPEDS 2023–24 collection. Acceptance rates, test scores, and graduation rates reflect the most recent year reported. Scores are composite rankings calculated from five weighted dimensions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Data notice: All figures are sourced from IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Tuition, acceptance rates, and enrollment figures change annually. Always verify current information directly with the institution. Net price figures are averages and individual aid packages will vary. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by SchoolRankings.org and are not affiliated with U.S. News, Forbes, or any government agency.