The Colorado School of Healing Arts (CSHA) massage therapy curriculum has maintained an unwavering commitment to both the art and science of massage since 1986. Our educated, competent faculty train students to provide skilled, structured and safe touch in a nurturing environment, creating a relationship that joins people in a healing partnership. CSHA demonstrates it is a leader by developing nine (9) advanced training programs that are on the cutting edge of the industry and that meet the needs of an ever changing world community. CSHA graduates are favored among massage therapy employers. CSHA works with more than 1600 employers of massage therapists. Our mission is to offer high quality education and the opportunity for our students to experience their full potential and to develop the skills necessary in becoming successful massage therapists. Our method of instruction emphasizes self awareness and personal growth. This results in higher comprehension and effectiveness as a professional practitioner. Our well-trained staff engages students in a variety of innovative techniques designed to give a professional and compassionate approach to health care. We believe this field is a "service to humanity", and therefore provide assistance to students in creating a personal awareness for linking instruction received to their personal, spiritual and professional goals.
School Highlights
Colorado School of Healing Arts serves 65 students (26% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 82%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 65 students
Private-state tuition: $13,200
Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
Minority enrollment: 96%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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)
Associates Colleges
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
Student Body
The student population of Colorado School of Healing Arts has declined by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Colorado School of Healing Arts diversity score of 0.42 is less than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
65 students
1,500 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
17 students
615 students
# Part-Time Students
48 students
885 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
60 students
443 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
17 students
435 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
97 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
48 students
715 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
346 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
1%
6%
% Black
12%
20%
% White
4%
18%
% Hawaiian
75%
38%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
n/a
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.77
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.875%
0.636%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2575%
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 22% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,200
$16,162
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,389
$11,086
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,947
$4,823
Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 65 students
Private-state tuition: $13,200
Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
Minority enrollment: 96%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Colorado public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,735 per year for in-state students and $10,403 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,162 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
