Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
A good fit for students who want a large campus community and students from lower-income families. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here; median debt is moderately high. 62% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is a private for-profit institution located in Colorado Springs, Colorado with approximately 28,086 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $16,745 per year. The graduation rate is 19%, and the typical graduate earns $51,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers here tell a concerning story — only 18% of students graduate, and fewer than half of freshmen return for sophomore year, which suggests many students struggle to finish what they start. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $12,166, and those who do complete their degree can expect around $51,300 in earnings a decade out. Worth considering only if you have a very clear plan, strong self-discipline, and a specific career program in mind — but explore community colleges or regional public universities first, as you'll likely find better completion support for a similar or lower cost.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 37% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs graduates earn most above the national rate in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($95,519 vs $88,910 nationally), and most below it in Business/Commerce, General ($41,964 vs $68,407).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 1,463 | $65,877 | $68,257 | −$2,380 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 446 | $46,981 | $55,378 | −$8,397 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 228 | $48,816 | $58,716 | −$9,900 |
| Computer Science | 214 | $85,337 | $107,009 | −$21,672 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 203 | $78,606 | $92,374 | −$13,768 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 195 | $95,519 | $88,910 | +$6,609 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 146 | $57,068 | $76,194 | −$19,126 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 98 | $41,964 | $68,407 | −$26,443 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 25 | $84,277 | $85,063 | −$786 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (28,086 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
1575 Garden of the Gods Road, Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80907-3812
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs cost?
The average net price at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is about $16,745 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs?
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs has a graduation rate of 19%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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