Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	For Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Large
Student to faculty ratio	30 to 1
Students retention rate	44%
On-time graduation rate	23%

Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Colorado Tech is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Colorado Tech operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Colorado Tech is reported to be 23%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Colorado state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 43% whereas the national average was 48%.

The retention rate of students at Colorado Tech is 44% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Colorado is 69%, while the national average is 63%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Colorado Tech do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,581

Cost of attendance at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs in 2022 for students from Colorado.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average	$8,123
National average	$17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,581

Cost of attendance at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average	$20,262
National average	$17,869

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 84 of freshman students at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs received on average $6,417 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,417

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,242	80%	$5,911	$7,340,901
Other Federal Grant	1,242	80%	$6,077	$7,547,901
State Grant/Scholarships	3	0%	$1,875	$5,625
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	287	18%	$2,882	$827,010
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,306	84%	$6,417	$8,380,536

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs students is 22.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 20.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 24.7%.

22.6%

African American 14.4% 31 students
white 26.0% 141 students
unknown 22.7% 15 students
hispanic 21.7% 13 students
Mixed Race 32.4% 12 students

Service Offerings

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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