Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
Colorado Tech CTU
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907-3812
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
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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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
29.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.5%/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%
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.
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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
Estimated from CO state average + large city premium