Colorado School of Trades

Colorado School of Trades is a small private non-profit higher education institution located in Lakewood, Colorado, with an undergraduate enrollment of 85. The institution offers undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple academic disciplines, serving a student body drawn primarily from the local and regional population. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Colorado postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 91% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 91% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $26,083 per year. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $51,591. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $20,000. The student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.