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Colorado School of Trades
Lakewood, CO · Private for-profit · 2-year · Under 1,000 students
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft University SystemFor-profitLakewood · Less than 2-year | $3,740 | $3,740 | Private for-profit |
| 2 | Red Rocks Community CollegePublicLakewood · Less than 2-year | $4,471 | $4,471 | Public |
| 3 | Rocky Mountain College of Art and DesignFor-profitLakewood · Less than 2-year | $22,607 | $22,607 | Private for-profit |
| 4 | Colorado Christian UniversityPrivateLakewood · Less than 2-year | $26,846 | $26,846 | Private nonprofit |
Questions
How much is tuition at Colorado School of Trades?
Colorado School of Trades did not report undergraduate tuition to IPEDS for 2022. Contact the school directly for current pricing.
Is this the price I will actually pay?
Probably not. This is the published sticker price. The average student pays less after federal grants, state aid and institutional scholarships. Use the school's net price calculator — every U.S. college is legally required to have one on its website — for an estimate based on your family's income.
Does tuition include housing and food?
No. The figures above are tuition and required fees only. Room, board, books, transportation and personal expenses are separate and often add $10,000–$20,000 a year for students living on campus.
How current is this data?
These figures come from IPEDS 2022, the U.S. Department of Education's mandatory annual survey of every college that receives federal student aid. Tuition typically rises each year, so treat this as a baseline and confirm current rates on the school's website.
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Compare the net price, not the sticker price. A $50,000 private college can end up cheaper than a $20,000 public one after aid. Never rule out a school on the published number alone.
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