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Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Originally founded on the site of a former roller rink, Colorado Technical University is a for-profit institution with two campuses in Colorado Springs and the Denver metro area. CTU grants bachelor’s degrees in 13 fields of study and is home to five associate degree programs. Additionally, CTU makes 11 bachelor’s degrees and three associate degrees available entirely online. CTU provides further access to classroom live chats and assignments through the university’s CTU Mobile App.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • For Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city

Admissions Requirements

Transcript
Transcript is not checked
No

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
6%
Out-Of-State Students
5%

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
24,808
Total Number of Undergrads
22,393
Academic Calendar

Quarter

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Classroom Sizes

0
100
17%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
20%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
31:1
US National: 21:1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Average Net Price
$16,435
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$12,760
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$12,760
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$7,837
Books and Supplies
$1385

Aid & Grants

0
100
95%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
71%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,589
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
71%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,251
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,304

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
83%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,320
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,667
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$298

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
33%
67%
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
On Campus Women's Center is not checked
No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$51,300

What Students Are Saying

The advisers are great. The classes are challenging. Students are engaged.
Angela from Colorado Springs, CO
A nice alternative to brick and mortar. As to anything in life, it has its good points and its not so good points. No education is cheap. Don't expect this one to be either, unless you qualify for grants.
DIANA from Traverse City, MI
Excellent School , Easy Work , Great Professors And Great Resources If You Need Extra Help
Victoria from Lithonia, GA
CTU is extremely convenient with all classes taken at home, online. The professors are very knowledgable and available for regularly scheduled chat sessions, plus can be contacted at any time with any questions or concerns. The class format is based on how you will use the information in the real world and is more focused on projects and career-based application, versus tests and memorization of concepts & theories.
Bela from Cleveland, TN
CTU has brought to my career new and advanced computer knowledge such as grid and cluster computer. CTU offers a variety of learning tools that help students get the most of important topics. CTU is the best University.
Francisco from Cathedral City, CA
Curriculum is outstanding and matches any other courses from other colleges I researched.
Online interactive live chats, discussion boards and email always available and professors answer in a timely manner.
Real world scenarios classroom material which help a person understand today's technology and workforce.
Sharon from Scottsboro, AL
colorado technical university has, thus far, shown me that not only is getting my degree possible but, i have great career opportunities head of me after graduation. i rate them at 10 so far. they have been helpful in every areas that i have needed assistance and offer many perks that, as far as i know, are not offered at other online colleges.
Warren from Silver Springs, NV
to be honest, colorado technical university is a great place to attend. the professors; like dr. d.l. revenaugh (arizona state alum), have world-class experience. this student is currently 2 classes from graduating with a bsba in project management - 3.93 gpa - sigma beta delta.
Charlie from Fayetteville, TN
CTU is a great opportunity to earn a degree online for your intended major. I think that the professors and student advisers are very helpful and eager to help us learn. The resources that are given to us are great and very helpful when completing assignments.
Laura from Apo , AE