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 106 students (17% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 51%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,200
  • Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 36%
  • 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:

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)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
18 staff
80 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Colorado School of Healing Arts has grown by 45% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has increased from 2:1 over five years.
The Colorado School of Healing Arts diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 31% over five years.
Total Enrollment
106 students
1,174 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
23:1
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# Full-Time Students
18 students
712 students
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# Part-Time Students
88 students
1,500 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Colorado School of Healing Arts.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
106 students
185 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
18 students
483 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
95 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
88 students
1,114 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
346 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
1%
6%
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% Hispanic
20%
25%
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% Black
5%
6%
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% White
64%
49%
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% Hawaiian
1%
3%
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% Two or more races
7%
4%
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% Non Resident races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
4%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
Diversity Score
0.54
0.69
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
1%
0.636%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2712%
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 $16,162. The private state tuition has grown by 14% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,200
$16,162
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
84%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$7,389
$11,086
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,947
$4,823
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%
Source: 2024 (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 Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,200
  • Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 36%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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