Manageable graduate debt
Median federal debt at graduation runs below the typical.
This school$20k
National avg$26k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Colorado School of Trades
Lakewood, CO
Tuition
$14,234
Acceptance
77%
Students
108
Type
Community College
Setting
Suburban
Distance from home
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$14,234
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,234
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,500
Avg Off-Campus Living
$12,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$30,734
Net price (after aid)$22,635
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$22,635
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$51,591
Median debt at graduation$20,000
Est. monthly loan payment$212
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.6×Graduates earn about 2.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants28%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans22%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
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Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
82%
Freshman Retention
83%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong completion rate
82% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
83% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$14.2k
Net price
$22.6k
Pell
28%
Median debt
$20k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$51.6k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
77%
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Lakewood, CO 80215
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
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Areas of study
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Programs (9)
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About Colorado School of Trades
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- Where is Colorado School of Trades located?
- Colorado School of Trades is located in Lakewood, CO, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Colorado School of Trades?
- Colorado School of Trades is a private community college based in CO. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Colorado School of Trades?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Colorado School of Trades is approximately 77%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Colorado School of Trades?
- Colorado School of Trades's published in-state tuition is approximately $14,234 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Colorado School of Trades?
- Colorado School of Trades reports total enrollment of approximately 108 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Colorado School of Trades?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Colorado School of Trades.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Colorado School of Trades are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). Colorado School of Trades, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/colorado-school-of-trades