Colorado Heights University

3001 S Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80236
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  • 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 51%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 2,500 students
  • Private-state tuition: $6,546
  • Minority enrollment: 78%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Colorado Heights University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, non-profit
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
17 staff
56 staff
Number of Programs Offered
24
26

Student Body

The student population of Colorado Heights University has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Colorado Heights University diversity score of 0.84 is more than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,500 students
2,084 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
147:1
35:1
# Full-Time Students
1,000 students
671 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
1,500 students
1,413 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
800 students
1,072 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
800 students
641 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Full-Time Graduate Students
1,600 students
848 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
13%
1%
% Asian
20%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
26%
% Black
17%
8%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
22%
49%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
13%
n/a
% Unknown races
10%
7%
Diversity Score
0.84
0.68

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Tuition & Financial Aid

The private state tuition of $6,546 is less than the state average of $16,978. The private state tuition has grown by 43% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$6,546
$16,978
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
9%
84%
Source: 2025 (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 Colorado Heights University's ranking?
Colorado Heights University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Colorado for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Most Programs Offered.
In what neighborhood is Colorado Heights University located?
Colorado Heights University is located in the Harvey Park South neighborhood of Denver, CO.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 2,500 students
  • Private-state tuition: $6,546
  • Minority enrollment: 78%
  • Source: Verified school update

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