Colorado School of Healing Arts

7655 W Mississippi Ste 100
Lakewood, CO 80226
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School Highlights

Colorado School of Healing Arts serves 27 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American), which is less than the state average of 43%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 27 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,200
  • Student:teacher ratio: 2:1
  • Minority enrollment: 32%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Colorado School of Healing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Colorado School of Healing Arts
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
18 staff
80 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Colorado School of Healing Arts has declined by 63% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 has decreased from 4:1 over five years.
The Colorado School of Healing Arts diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has grown by 21% over five years.
Total Enrollment
27 students
2,187 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
12 students
687 students
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# Part-Time Students
15 students
1,500 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
60 students
443 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
12 students
585 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
97 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
15 students
952 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
346 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
1%
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% Asian
2%
3%
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% Hispanic
8%
23%
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% Black
3%
5%
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% White
68%
57%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
4%
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% Non Resident races
2%
2%
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% Unknown races
2%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.50
0.62
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
85%
56%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
2.68%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2013)
$33,100
$33,300

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $13,200 is less than the state average of $16,261. The private state tuition has grown by 22% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,200
$16,261
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
87%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$7,389
$11,634
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,947
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
83%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Colorado School of Healing Arts cost?
Colorado School of Healing Arts's private state tuition is approximately $13,200.
What is Colorado School of Healing Arts's ranking?
Colorado School of Healing Arts ranks among the top 20% of community college in Colorado for: Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 27 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,200
  • Student:teacher ratio: 2:1
  • Minority enrollment: 32%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Jefferson County, CO community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Jefferson County, CO is Colorado School of Trades. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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