- Colorado Heights University (CHU) is a private, American, not-for-profit, secular, residential, and international university specializing in educating international students as well as Americans seeking to be productive global citizens. The University emphasizes career-related education in degree programs that offer interdisciplinary, intercultural, and international education, as well as English as a second language programs. For its non-native English speakers, the University nurtures the continued acquisition of English language skills throughout their studies as an aid to gaining employment upon graduation and as an aid to functioning within the global economy. Furthermore, the University strives to serve as an Education Center by sharing its extensive campus facilities with other educational institutions, service-oriented organizations, and community groups.
School Highlights
Colorado Heights University serves 2,500 students (40% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 44%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 2,500 students
- Private-state tuition: $6,546
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Minority enrollment: 78%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Colorado Heights University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Colorado Heights University
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Other specialized institutions
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private, non-profit
Public
Total Faculty
17 staff
80 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
24
46
Student Body
The student population of Colorado Heights University has grown by 1523% over five years.
The Colorado Heights University diversity score of 0.84 is more than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has grown by 140% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,500 students
2,187 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
147:1
16:1
![This chart displays the student staff ratio of Colorado Heights University and community college average student staff ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the student staff ratio of Colorado Heights University and community college average student staff ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.communitycollegereview.com/charts/student_staff_ratio/2000/1960/colorado-heights-university-chart-6R8kCr.png)
# Full-Time Students
1,000 students
687 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,500 students
1,500 students
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![This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Colorado Heights University. This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Colorado Heights University.](http://images3.communitycollegereview.com/charts/school_enrollment/2000/1960/colorado-heights-university-chart-5cvWoR.png)
![This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Colorado. This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Colorado.](http://images3.communitycollegereview.com/charts/state_enrollment_school/2000/1960/colorado-heights-university-chart-spYtGi.png)
# Enrollment Undergraduate
434 students
443 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
800 students
528 students
![This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Colorado Heights University and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Colorado Heights University and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.communitycollegereview.com/charts/full_time_undergraduate/2000/1960/colorado-heights-university-chart-vUwMyh.png)
# Full-Time Graduate Students
1,600 students
97 students
![This chart displays the total number of Full-time graduate students enrollment of Colorado Heights University and average number of community college Full-time graduate students enrollment of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the total number of Full-time graduate students enrollment of Colorado Heights University and average number of community college Full-time graduate students enrollment of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.communitycollegereview.com/charts/full_time_graduate/2000/1960/colorado-heights-university-chart-spYtEo.png)
![This chart displays graduation rate breakdown of Colorado Heights University This chart displays graduation rate breakdown of Colorado Heights University](http://images3.communitycollegereview.com/charts/school_graduate/2000/1960/colorado-heights-university-chart-NsupVP.png)
![Colorado All Graduation Breakdown Colorado All Graduation Breakdown](http://images3.communitycollegereview.com/charts/state_graduate_school/2000/1960/colorado-heights-university-chart-SLUXdl.png)
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
952 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
346 students
![This chart displays the dormitory capacity of Colorado Heights University and the community college average dormitory capacity of Colorado by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data. This chart displays the dormitory capacity of Colorado Heights University and the community college average dormitory capacity of Colorado by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.](http://images3.communitycollegereview.com/charts/total_dormitory_capacity/2000/1960/colorado-heights-university-chart-1xX36t.png)
% American Indian/Alaskan
13%
1%
% Asian
20%
3%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Colorado Heights University and the percentage of Asian community college students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Colorado Heights University and the percentage of Asian community college students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.communitycollegereview.com/charts/enrollment_asian/2000/1960/colorado-heights-university-chart-W0tzM3.png)
% Hispanic
5%
22%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Colorado Heights University and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Colorado Heights University and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.communitycollegereview.com/charts/enrollment_hispanic/2000/1960/colorado-heights-university-chart-vUwMyw.png)
% Black
17%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Colorado Heights University and the percentage of Black community college students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Colorado Heights University and the percentage of Black community college students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.communitycollegereview.com/charts/enrollment_black/2000/1960/colorado-heights-university-chart-6R8kDa.png)
% White
22%
56%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Colorado Heights University and the percentage of White community college students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Colorado Heights University and the percentage of White community college students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.communitycollegereview.com/charts/enrollment_white/2000/1960/colorado-heights-university-chart-jhZjPP.png)
% Hawaiian
13%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
![This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Colorado Heights University and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Colorado Heights University and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images3.communitycollegereview.com/charts/enrollment_non_resident/2000/1960/colorado-heights-university-chart-L3ib8X.png)
% Unknown races
10%
7%
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Colorado Heights University. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Colorado Heights University.](http://images3.communitycollegereview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/2000/1960/colorado-heights-university-chart-blbTqJw.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Colorado. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.](http://images3.communitycollegereview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/2000/1960/colorado-heights-university-chart-Ekvggd.png)
Diversity Score
0.84
0.63
![This chart displays the diversity score of Colorado Heights University and the community college average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Colorado Heights University and the community college average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.communitycollegereview.com/charts/diversity_score/2000/1960/colorado-heights-university-chart-dF3c4L.png)
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
56%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
2.68%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $6,546 is less than the state average of $16,261. The private state tuition has grown by 43% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$6,546
$16,261
![This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Colorado Heights University and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Colorado Heights University and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.communitycollegereview.com/charts/private_state_tuition_fees/2000/1960/colorado-heights-university-chart-oB9QWm.png)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
9%
89%
![This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Colorado Heights University and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Colorado by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data. This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Colorado Heights University and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Colorado by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.](http://images3.communitycollegereview.com/charts/financial_aid/2000/1960/colorado-heights-university-chart-bhx4Ocp.png)
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
85%
![This chart displays the percent admitted of Colorado Heights University and the community college average percent admitted of Colorado by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data. This chart displays the percent admitted of Colorado Heights University and the community college average percent admitted of Colorado by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.](http://images3.communitycollegereview.com/charts/percent_admitted/2000/1960/colorado-heights-university-chart-dEy2Ie.png)
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Colorado Heights University cost?
Colorado Heights University's private state tuition is approximately $6,546.
What is the acceptance rate of Colorado Heights University?
The acceptance rate of Colorado Heights University is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 85%.
What is Colorado Heights University's ranking?
Colorado Heights University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Colorado for: Diversity in US community colleges and Average community college minority breakdown.
In what neighborhood is Colorado Heights University located?
Colorado Heights University is located in the Harvey Park South neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Harvey Park South.
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