2025 Tuition Comparison Between Colorado Trade Schools

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Colorado Trade Schools is $16,284.

Colorado Trade Schools's tuition is higher than national average, which is $15,198 in 2025.

Dr. Ida Rolf Institute has the most expensive tuition & fees of $26,541 and Technical College of the Rockies has the lowest tuition & fees of $3,353 among Colorado Trade Schools.

The average itemized college cost for Colorado Trade Schools is as follows:

  • Tuition & Fees is $15,646 based on the largest program tuition at each school.
  • The cost for books & supplies is $2,027.
  • The living cost is $19,814 (off-campus).

2025 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Colorado Trade Schools

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2025 Tuition Comparison Between Colorado Trade Schools
School NameLargest ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
Academy of Natural Therapy IncGreeley, COMassage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage$15,750$750-
Avalon Institute-AuroraAurora, COAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$9,000$2,002$12,206
Aveda Institute-DenverDenver, COCosmetology/Cosmetologist$21,150$2,500$25,657
Cheeks Beauty AcademyLoveland, COCosmetology/Cosmetologist$16,200$2,000$14,625
Colorado Media SchoolDenver, CORadio and Television$18,870$125$16,928
Colorado School of Healing ArtsLakewood, CO-$11,764--
Dr. Ida Rolf InstituteBoulder, COSomatic Bodywork$26,541$320$11,666
Elevate Salon Institute-WestminsterWestminster, CO-$11,400--
Emily Griffith Technical CollegeDenver, COCosmetology/Cosmetologist$11,935$700$17,200
Empire Beauty School-AuroraAurora, COCosmetology/Cosmetologist$19,350$2,750$23,231
Empire Beauty School-LittletonLittleton, COCosmetology/Cosmetologist$19,350$2,750$21,124
Empire Beauty School-ThorntonThornton, COCosmetology/Cosmetologist$19,350$2,750$21,124
International Salon and Spa AcademyColorado Springs, COCosmetology/Cosmetologist$19,015$3,000$27,888
National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA)Denver, COMedical/Clinical Assistant$6,820$540$16,313
Paul Mitchell the School-Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, COCosmetology/Cosmetologist$17,100$5,300$31,530
Paul Mitchell the School-DenverLakewood, COCosmetology/Cosmetologist$19,250$2,570$31,530
Stacey James InstituteParker, COCosmetology/Cosmetologist$21,000$2,592$18,441
Technical College of the RockiesDelta, COAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$3,353$1,427$7,916
The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, COAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$8,200$1,810$10,200
TIGI Hairdressing Academy LegacyColorado Springs, COCosmetology/Cosmetologist$18,260$3,740$35,563
Tuana European Beauty AcademyFort Collins, COCosmetology/Cosmetologist$17,995$2,400$20,825
United Beauty CollegeDenver, CONail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist$4,424$506$12,500
Average-$15,646$2,027$19,814
*Schools missing information are not included in this table. The schools have not report their information to the IPEDS/NCES or not applicable.)

Tuition Charts for Colorado Trade Schools

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