Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs Acceptance
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is a private for-profit university in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling about 28,086 students. Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $12,750 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $37,180 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $12,750
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,745 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 28,086 59.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 18.78%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
- First-Generation Students: 54.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 8.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 49,870
- Room & Board: $10,336 annual estimate
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs: what the data shows
Common questions about Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs?
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is located in Colorado Springs, CO (ZIP 80907-3812).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs public or private?
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs cost?
Published tuition: $12,750.
Average net price after aid: $16,745.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,474 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,990 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,404 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,215 |
| $110,001+ | $22,394 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $51,000.
How big is Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs?
Total enrollment: 28,086 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 49,870 students.
Graduate enrollment: 3,584 students.
About 59% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs?
150%-time completion rate: 18.78%.
First-year retention: 50.6%.
What do graduates of Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs earn?
Median earnings: $30,406 six years after entry; $37,180 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $29,832.
61.60% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (4,226 completions)
- 05.1071 (579 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (542 completions)
- Computer Science (454 completions)
- Accounting (336 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (331 completions)
- Information Technology (281 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (177 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (140 completions)
- Project Management (98 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 18.78%; median earnings $37,180 at 10 years; net price $16,745. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$12,750
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs was $12,750.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,745
2024 Value
In 2024 Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,745.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$66,980 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,745 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$51,000 4-Year Tuition
$10,336 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$23,086 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$92,344 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs.
Financial Aid by Income Level
61.60% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
63.46% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $11,300 | $11,300 | $18,782 |
| 2014 | $11,327 | $11,327 | $18,920 |
| 2015 | $11,297 | $11,297 | $20,732 |
| 2016 | $10,540 | $10,540 | $20,066 |
| 2017 | $11,689 | $11,689 | $16,012 |
| 2018 | $11,960 | $11,960 | $15,821 |
| 2019 | $12,529 | $12,529 | $16,435 |
| 2020 | $12,573 | $12,573 | $17,203 |
| 2021 | $12,581 | $12,581 | $17,576 |
| 2022 | $12,696 | $12,696 | $16,411 |
| 2023 | $12,760 | $12,760 | $14,954 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs reported total enrollment of about 28,086 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Race/ethnicity unknown (45.1%), White (26.9%), and Black or African American (20.2%). About 61.60% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 54.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
59.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs in 2024 is 28,086 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 49,870 students. Graduate enrollment is about 3,584 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
50.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Race/ethnicity unknown at 45.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
12.07% 100% Completion Time
18.78% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 12.07% of students graduating from Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 32% male / 68% female
- 05.1071: 12% male / 88% female
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 42% male / 58% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs.
Return on Investment
$29,832 Median Student Debt
$37,180 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
80.24% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
455.09% Return on Investment
8.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 19 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 4,226 completions
2. 05.1071: 579 completions
3. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 542 completions
4. Computer Science: 454 completions
5. Accounting: 336 completions
6. Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 331 completions
7. Information Technology: 281 completions
8. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 177 completions
9. Business/Commerce, General: 140 completions
Most popular programs at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,570
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,533
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is a private for-profit institution located in Colorado Springs, CO, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, 05.1071, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. Enrollment is approximately 28,086 students. Student body composition includes Race/ethnicity unknown (45.1%), White (26.9%), Black or African American (20.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 18.78%. Approximately 61.60% of students receive Pell Grants. About 54.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
Location
Colorado Springs, CO 80907-3812
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 18.78% graduation rate at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs located?
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is located in Colorado Springs, CO.
How much does Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs cost?
Reported tuition is $12,750 and average net price is $16,745 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,336 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs?
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs reports undergraduate enrollment of about 49,870 students, Race/ethnicity unknown (45.1%), White (26.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs?
About 54.6% of students at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs earn?
Median earnings are $30,406 six years after entry and $37,180 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs?
The 150%-time completion rate is 18.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $29,832.
Is Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs public or private?
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is a private for-profit institution located in Colorado Springs, CO.
Is Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs an HBCU?
No. Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs a tribal college?
No. Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.5%).
Is Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Colorado college costs
- Colorado colleges by ROI
- Colorado Springs, Colorado city profile
- Rocky Mountains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Colorado
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.