Colorado School Of Trades can be found in Lakewood, Colorado (a large suburb). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Colorado School Of Trades.
The most common majors at the school are in animal science and care and mechanics and repair.
Colorado School Of Trades is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
Classes at Colorado School Of Trades are less crowded than at many schools.
In 2005, 125 students were enrolled in the school. Older adults are in evidence at Colorado School Of Trades, often seeking career changing education. A very high share of students at the school are male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Over the past five decades, the Colorado School of Trades has developed a system, based upon hands-on project oriented training, geared to train individuals who wish to become artisan craftsmen. The school prides itself on a personal approach that allows the reasonably diligent student to acquire job skills that will allow him or her to enter the work force and begin a lifelong career in theri chosen field. CST has structured the curriculum in such a manner to teach the average student the basics, while also allowing the exceptional student to challenge himself or herself and progress further an dlearn more complex skills than does the average student. Project based education allows for a student to progress faster than the average studetn should their talents, work ethic and drive allow them to do so. Entry by the student into their chosen field is the ultimate goal."
More complete details are provided below.
Colorado School Of Trades
1575 Hoyt St
Lakewood, CO 80215-2996
http://schooloftrades.com
Colorado School Of Trades awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 55 | gunsmith |
| Animal Science And Care | 32 | equestrian studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Colorado School Of Trades in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 55 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 32 | 1 |
In 2005, Colorado School Of Trades had a total enrollment of 125 students (125 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Other Races | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 22% |
| 35-39 | 24% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 27% |
| Texas | 14% |
| Oklahoma | 9% |
| Washington | 9% |
| Missouri | 9% |
| Iowa | 9% |
| Michigan | 5% |
| Idaho | 5% |
| Kansas | 5% |
| Florida | 5% |
| North Carolina | 5% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lakewood, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Colorado School Of Trades participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1157200)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 7 | $31,629 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $31,629 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Colorado School Of Trades Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
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