Colorado School Of Trades
Location and Contact Information
1575 Hoyt StLakewood, CO 80215-2996
USA
Main Tel: 303000000000
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
The Colorado School of Trades is a private, for-profit institution located in Lakewood, Colorado. It was established in 1947 and today offers associate's degrees and certificate programs in mechanics and repair. The Colorado School of Trades also offers a certificate program in animal science. The gunsmithing training course include drill press operation, blueprint reading, welding, design and function, ballistic-handloading and business training.
The admissions staff of the Colorado School of Trades helps students finds student housing in Colorado. Financial aid offered by CST includes federal grants and loans. In addition, job placement assistance is provided to students upon graduation. The Colorado School of Trades also teaches its students the basics of starting a business.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in mechanics and repair.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- High male/female ratio.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Continuous.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Colorado School Of Trades participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 83% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 60% | $2,725 |
| Institutional Grant | ||
| Federal Grant | 60% | $2,725 |
| Pell Grant | 60% | $2,725 |
| Other Federal Grant | ||
| State or Local Grant |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 60% | $11,994 |
| Federal Loan | 60% | $11,994 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 104 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 10 |
Students
Student enrollment was 135 in 2009-2010 (138 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 56% of the student body. About 15% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Gunsmithing/Gunsmith