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Colorado School of Trades

#1886 in US ranking Lakewood, CO
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
2 to 4 years

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Cost

Tuition & fees
$32,150
Avg. aid
$6,300
Receiving aid
45%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
91%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
81%
Median salary
$35,624
1 yr after graduation

What does Colorado School of Trades offer in terms of athletics?

Colorado School of Trades is not presented as an intercollegiate athletics destination. Its reported athletics information identifies no sports teams or athletic-association affiliation.

Applicants seeking varsity competition, athletic recruiting, or sports scholarships should not assume those options are available here. Recreational exercise in the Lakewood area is a separate matter from a school-sponsored varsity, club, or intramural program.

What student groups and Associations are available at Colorado School of Trades?

At Colorado School of Trades, shared academic and workshop interests are likely to be a more immediate way to meet peers than a large college-style club system. Students should not assume that a general university's range of student government, cultural groups, or professional chapters exists at this small trade school.

Applicants for whom organized activities are important can ask student services which groups are currently active, whether students may start a group, and what space or funding is available. Informal collaboration among classmates is useful, but it should not be mistaken for a recognized student organization.

Who studies at Colorado School of Trades?

Colorado School of Trades has a small student population: reported enrollment is 85. Its program draws students pursuing specialized gunsmithing training rather than a broad mix of majors and degree levels.

Among a reported group of 21 full-time, first-time degree-seeking students, 19 were men and two were women. Six students were reported as transfer-in degree- or certificate-seeking students. These small counts can change noticeably from one entering group to another, so a single cohort should not be treated as a permanent picture of the school. Students relocating to Lakewood should also consider that a small school may offer a different peer network and range of activities than a larger college.

How does student life look like at Colorado School of Trades?

Everyday student life at Colorado School of Trades centers on in-person technical training and interaction with a small group of classmates and instructors. The reported 10-to-one student-to-faculty ratio describes the institution overall, not a promise of individual instruction in every class.

The school does not provide college-operated housing, so students generally need to arrange their lives around travel to the training site. Applicants should consider how the daily schedule fits with employment, family responsibilities, and the time required for practice or assignments. They should also identify their own health and counseling resources, rather than assuming that the school offers the range of services found at a larger residential college.

What libraries are available to students at Colorado School of Trades?

Colorado School of Trades reports no campus libraries. Students should therefore ask what course materials, technical references, online resources, and places to study are available through the gunsmithing program itself.

For independent research or general academic materials, public libraries may be useful, but access to their resources is separate from a school-provided academic library. Students who need a particular database, research assistance, or accessible-format material should check availability before relying on it for coursework.

Colorado School of Trades Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

85

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

21

Total staff

6 full time, 1 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Colorado School of Trades Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 85

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 85

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 2
Men: 19

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 10
Black or African American: 1
White: 63
American Indian or Alaska Native: 1
Asian: 3
Two or more races: 1
Unknown: 6

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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