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Private for-profit, 4-Year
Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in CO. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$12,760

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

18.6%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$37,180

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is a distinguished Private for-profit, 4-Year institution located in Colorado Springs, CO. With a competitive tuition profile of $12,760, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 18.6% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$51,040

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

7.1 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$7,180

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$20,760

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$92,560

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 19%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is $29,832.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
64.6%
35.4%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Unknown
45.3%
White
28.2%
Black
20.5%
Two or more
3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Asian
0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
Hispanic
0.2%
International
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

1

Burglary

0

Theft

1

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$12,760

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$14,778
$30k - $48k$15,345
$48k - $75k$16,508
$75k+$17,976

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$29,832
Pell Grant Recipients68.3%
Using Federal Loans70.7%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment28.8%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$6,589
Pell Grant Recipients71.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

44.0%

Success

18.6%

In-State Cost

$12,760

Age 25+ Students

87.0%

Carnegie Class

Doctoral/Professional

Working at 6yr

14,696 students

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