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Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs

Colorado Tech CTU

Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907-3812

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Business-focusedLarge campusUrban

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.

Established
1965
Motto
ΛΑΜΨΑΤΩ ΤΟ ΦΏΣ ΥΜΏΝ
Mascot
Clyde
Type
Public research university
Conference
NCAA Division II
Division
Division II
Acceptance
SAT Avg
25,932Students
29:1Student:Faculty
18%Grad Rate
$37,180Earnings 10yr
$14,954Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$12,760
Total Cost of Attendance$21,694
Average Net Price$14,954
Median Debt at Graduation$29,832
Monthly Payment (10yr)$316

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,778
$30–48K$15,345
$48–75K$16,508
$75–110K$17,976
$110K+$20,223

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,954

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2900.0%

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

Programs (45)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
25,932
Gender Split
65% / 35%
Women / Men
First Generation
55%
Pell Grant Recipients
68%

Race & Ethnicity

White 28%
Black 21%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate17.6%
Freshman Retention44.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$30,406
8 Years$37,998
10 Years$37,180

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,000
Men
$63,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

121High

Estimated from CO state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Denverpop. 710K
59 mi(102 min)
Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
395 mi(685 min)
Phoenixpop. 1.6M
551 mi(955 min)

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