COLORADO SCHOOL OF TRADES
- 1575 Hoyt St
- Lakewood, CO 80215
- OPEID College Code: 01157200
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- General Phone: (303) 233-4697 x48
- Director: Robert E Martin
- Type: Private For-Profit, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Continuous
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 148
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Colorado School of Trades - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
About
The Colorado School of Trades, opened in 1947 and located in Lakewood, CO, trains individuals in gunsmithing through its associate program. The school uses an in depth and time tested, project oriented program to teach individuals the proper methods for machining, repairing, maintaining and modifying various types of firearms. The program is broken down into courses requiring various numbers of hours to complete, which in total will be 1800 hours prior to receiving an associate's degree.
The courses and their hours are:
- Basic (250 Hours)
- Machine (400 Hours)
- Stockmaking (350 Hours)
- Design & Function (800 Hours)
Admissions and Financial Aid
Individuals interested in applying to CST must be at least 21 years of age or honorably discharged from the military, have a high school diploma or GED, be physically and mentally capable of performing the tasks necessary, and must be able to pass a background check. If an individual meets these requirements he or she can submit can print an application and submit it to the school.
Financial aid is available to all students who qualify. To know whether or not an individual qualifies requires a completed and submitted Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students with queries can contact the financial aid office.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Website
- www.schooloftrades.edu
- Mission Statement
- 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.
Accreditation
- Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Private For-Profit
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Two-Year
Colorado School of Trades Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: http:
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 83%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 60% | 60% | - | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $11,994 | $2,725 | - | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.8% | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Number in Default | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Number in Repayment | 125 | 112 | 126 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Gunsmithing
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $18,900 | $20,000 | $18,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,150 | $10,150 | $6,125 |
| Other Expenses | $180 | $180 | $180 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $101 | $101 | $101 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $32,230 | $33,330 | $27,305 |
| Off Campus with Family | $22,001 | $23,101 | $21,101 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunsmithing | $21,900 | 105 Credit Hours | 14 Months |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Associate | |
|---|---|
| Mechanic and Repair Technology | |
| Gunsmithing Degree | 104 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 148 Undergraduate: 148
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 147 Female: 1
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 147 Female: 1
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 148 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 148 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 148 | 100% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 24 | 16% |
| Ages 20-21 | 24 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 35 | 24% |
| Ages 25-29 | 26 | 18% |
| Ages 30-34 | 8 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 9 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 6 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 8 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 8 | 5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 20 | 20 | - |
| Faculty Status | 10 | 10 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 10 | 10 | - |
| Primarily Instruction | 10 | 10 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 2 | 2 | - |
| Other Professionals | 1 | 1 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 7 | 7 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 1 | 1 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 3 | 3 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 3 | 3 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $30,684 (10) | $30,684 (10) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $30,684 (10) | $30,684 (10) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $25,105 (10) | $25,105 (10) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $25,105 (10) | $25,105 (10) | - (-) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 80% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 80% |
| Female | - |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 71% |
| White | 80% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
