Colorado Heights University
Location and Contact Information
3001 S Federal BlvdDenver, CO 80236-2711
USA
Main Tel: (303) 937-4200
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
School profile and reference information, including highlights, admissions, student body, degrees, and contact info.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in business and management.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Other specialized institutions.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 11,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,980 |
| Room | $ 4,000 |
| Board | $ 3,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other | $ 270 |
Financial Aid
Colorado Heights University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 35% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 35% | $3,104 |
| Institutional Grant | 13% | $375 |
| Federal Grant | 22% | $4,663 |
| Pell Grant | 22% | $4,663 |
| Other Federal Grant | ||
| State or Local Grant |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | ||
| Federal Loan | ||
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Colorado Heights University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manhattan Christian College | Manhattan, KS | 364 |
| 2 | Paul Quinn College | Dallas, TX | 445 |
| 3 | Saint Pauls College | Lawrenceville, VA | 644 |
| 4 | Pacific States University | Los Angeles, CA | 216 |
| 5 | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | Moore, OK | 257 |
| 6 | John Wesley College | High Point, NC | 78 |
| 7 | Central Baptist College | Conway, AR | 559 |
| 8 | Ohio Valley University | Vienna, WV | 515 |
| 9 | Huston-Tillotson University | Austin, TX | 785 |
| 10 | Philander Smith College | Little Rock, AR | 587 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 22 | 2 |
| Master | 4 | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 381 in 2009-2010 (74 full-time equivalent).
About 45% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 55% of the class.
Undergrads are 70% of enrolled students and graduate students are 30%.
Students under 25 years old represent 52% of the student body.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 65% Women 76% All 70%
Room and Board
Colorado Heights University provides on-campus housing for 300 of its 74 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
International Study
The school recommends that international applicants take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
Colorado Heights University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
LIBERAL ARTS
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
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