Colorado School of Healing Arts

7655 W Mississippi Ste 300
Lakewood, CO 80226
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School Highlights

Colorado School of Healing Arts serves 52 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 51%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 52 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,200
  • Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 46%
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 55% 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)
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
8 staff
56 staff
AccreditationAccred.
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)

Student Body

The student population of Colorado School of Healing Arts has grown by 92% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 has increased from 4:1 over five years.
The Colorado School of Healing Arts diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 25% over five years.
Total Enrollment
52 students
2,084 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
35:1
# Full-Time Students
18 students
671 students

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# Part-Time Students
52 students
1,413 students

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

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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
52 students
1,327 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%

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% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
25%
26%

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% Black
9%
8%

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% White
54%
49%

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% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.68

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
61%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$34,242
$44,191

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

The private state tuition of $13,200 is less than the state average of $16,978. The private state tuition has grown by 13% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,200
$16,978
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
82%

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Debt for Graduates
$7,389
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,947
$4,750
Source: 2025 (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: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is Colorado School of Healing Arts located?
Colorado School of Healing Arts is located in the Belmar Park neighborhood of Lakewood, CO.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 52 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,200
  • Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 46%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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