Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827)

www.coloradotech.edu/Colorado-Springs

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$12,100
0.532% growth from 2022
2023 Average Net Price
$14,784
After Financial Aid
2021 Default Rate
0.00687%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
28,852
62.3% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
13.5%
79 Graduates

About

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) is a higher education institution located in El Paso County, CO. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) were General Business Administration & Management (1,581 degrees awarded), Medical Office Assistant (499 degrees), and Accounting (212 degrees).

In 2023, 6,776 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827). 65.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,119 degrees), 1.48 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,431 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) is $12,100, which is $−12,475 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) was 0.00687%, corresponding to 1 out of the 14,561 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) is $12,100, which is $12,475 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,784.

In 2023, 88% of undergraduate students attending Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,100
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) was $12,100. The cost of tuition at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) is $−12,475 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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Average Net Price

$14,784
2023 Value
8.21%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,784. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) grew by 8.21%.

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Other Student Expenses

$7,960
Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) was of $7,960 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.22% between 2022 and 2023.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

88%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
71%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 2.33% with respect to 2022, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
0.00687%
2021 Default Rate
1
Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) was 0.00687%, which represents 1 out of the 14561 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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Enrollment

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) had a total enrollment of 28,852 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) is 17,989 students and the part-time enrollment is 10,863. This means that 62.3% of students enrolled at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827), both undergraduate and graduate, is 28.1% White, 20.5% Black or African American, 3.3% Two or More Races, 1.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.1% Asian, 0.447% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.184% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (17.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (13.6%) and White Male (9.33%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (15.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (14.4%) and White Male (11.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

62.3%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 28,852 students. The full-time enrollment at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) is 17,989 and the part-time enrollment is 10,863. This means that 62.3% of students enrolled at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

44%
2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) was 44%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    8,109 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    5,925 enrolled students
  3. Two or More Races
    951 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) is 28.1% White, 20.5% Black or African American, 3.3% Two or More Races, 1.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.1% Asian, 0.447% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.184% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

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Graduates

In 2023, 2,046 more women than men received degrees from Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) is white (2,119 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,431 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) is General Business Administration & Management (1,581 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Office Assistant (499 degrees) and Accounting (212 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (4,312 degrees awarded), Protective Services (529 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (761 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) are Registered nurses (1,567,726 people), Other managers (1,180,534 people), Software developers (1,180,169 people), Accountants & auditors (1,074,262 people), and Financial managers (573,968 people).

The most specialized majors at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) in 2023 are Business (4,312 degrees awarded), Protective Services (529 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (761 degrees), Health (1,166 degrees), and Engineering (7 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) are Business (4,312 degrees awarded), Protective Services (529 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (761 degrees), Health (1,166 degrees), and Engineering (7 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

uninformed
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) are uninformed (2,408,456 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,002,542 people), Computer Systems Design (1,574,603 people), Elementary & secondary schools (880,552 people), and Construction (748,255 people).

The most specialized majors at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) are Business (4,312 degrees awarded), Protective Services (529 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (761 degrees), Health (1,166 degrees), and Engineering (7 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827).
Most Common (2023)
  1. General Business Administration & Management
    1,365 degrees awarded
  2. Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
    446 degrees awarded
  3. Health Care Administration & Management
    228 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) was General Business Administration & Management with 1,365 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,365
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
4,411
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 2,365 degrees were awarded to men at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827), which is 0.536 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,411).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 1,269 degrees were awarded to men at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.51 times less than the 2,489 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 2,489 degrees were awarded to men at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.96 times more than the 1,269 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

16%
100% Completion Time
20%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 16% of students graduating from Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 20% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 20% within 200%.

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Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Asian Male
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 46.8% of graduates (37 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    2,119 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    1,431 degrees awarded
  3. Two or More Races
    238 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) is white (2,119 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,431 degrees).

39.5% of degree recipients (2,677 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Female
    1,328 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Female
    988 degrees awarded
  3. White Male
    791 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) is white female (1,328 degrees awarded). There were 1.34 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (988 degrees).

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Operations

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) employs 100 No academic ranks. Most academics at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) are Male No academic rank (58), and Female No academic rank (42).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) are: Sales and related, with 371 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 106 employees, and Management with 83 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$73.8M
2023 Salaries
1.85%
decline from 2022

In 2023, Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) paid a median of $73.8M in salaries, a 1.85% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.28% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.46% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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Instructional Salaries

$8.37M
Instructional Salaries
100
Number of Employees

In 2023, Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) paid a total of $8.37M to 100 employees working as instructors, which represents 11.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Occupations by Share

No academic rank
Most Common Instructor
100 Employees
Sales and related
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
371 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) was No academic rank with 100 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) were Sales and related with 371 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 106 employees, and Management with 83 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Male No academic rank
  2. Female No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (126827) was Male No academic rank with 58 employees, and Female No academic rank with 42 employees.

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