Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
Colorado Tech CTU
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907-3812
Campus Vibe
Known for business — major research university
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is a private institution in Colorado Springs with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A large campus of 25.9K undergraduates with a 29:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
18% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $37,180 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,954.
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News & Alerts
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
29.3%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,166
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
198
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (45)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
44%
- •44% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •(December 2025) The campus history begins with the creation of Cragmor Sanatorium, which is now Main Hall.
- •In 1902, William Jackson Palmer donated funds to build a sanatorium (a place for treatment, rehabilitation, and therapy for the chronically ill).
- •The Cragmor Sanatorium opened in 1905 and was nicknamed the "Sun Palace" due to its sun-loving architecture.
- •It was briefly reinvigorated in the 1950s when a contract with the Bureau of Indian Affairs established Cragmor as a treatment center for Navajos with tuberculosis.
- •As early as 1945, the University of Colorado offered classes in the Colorado Springs area at various locations, mostly Colorado College.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average