Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs

www.coloradotech.edu/Colorado-Springs

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $12,090
    0.0826% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $16,449
    After Financial Aid
    2022 Default Rate
    0.00619%
    on Student Loans
    2024 Enrolled Students
    31,830
    61.8% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    14.2%
    94 Graduates

    About

    Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is a higher education institution located in El Paso County, CO. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs were General Business Administration & Management (1,849 degrees awarded), Medical Office Assistant (579 degrees), and Accounting (195 degrees).

    In 2024, 7,390 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs. 64.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,253 degrees), 1.39 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,624 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is $12,090, which is $−19,830 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

    In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs was 0.00619%, corresponding to 1 out of the 16,150 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is $12,090, which is $19,830 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,449.

    In 2024, 88% of undergraduate students attending Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $12,090
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs was $12,090. The cost of tuition at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is $−19,830 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Average Net Price

    $16,449
    2024 Value
    11.3%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,449. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs grew by 11.3%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $9,311
    Room and Board

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs was of $9,311 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 17% between 2023 and 2024.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    88%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    63%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    88% of undergraduate students at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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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.
    0.00619%
    2022 Default Rate
    1
    Number of Defaults

    In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs was 0.00619%, which represents 1 out of the 16150 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 had a total enrollment of 31,830 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is 19,659 students and the part-time enrollment is 12,171. This means that 61.8% of students enrolled at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs, both undergraduate and graduate, is 26.7% White, 20.1% Black or African American, 3.06% Two or More Races, 2.46% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.02% Asian, and 0.405% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (17.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (14.2%) and White Male (9.49%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (14.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (12.9%) and White Male (11.4%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    61.8%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31,830 students. The full-time enrollment at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is 19,659 and the part-time enrollment is 12,171. This means that 61.8% of students enrolled at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    51%
    2024 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 was 51%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      8,486 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      6,395 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      974 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is 26.7% White, 20.1% Black or African American, 3.06% Two or More Races, 2.46% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.02% Asian, and 0.405% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 2,156 more women than men received degrees from Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is white (2,253 degrees awarded). There were 1.39 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,624 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is General Business Administration & Management (1,849 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Office Assistant (579 degrees) and Accounting (195 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (4,800 degrees awarded), Protective Services (542 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (879 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 are Registered nurses (1,611,659 people), Software developers (1,262,057 people), Other managers (1,217,448 people), Accountants & auditors (1,078,263 people), and Financial managers (590,363 people).

    The most specialized majors at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs in 2024 are Business (4,800 degrees awarded), Protective Services (542 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (879 degrees), Health (1,164 degrees), and Engineering (5 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    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 are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs are Business (4,800 degrees awarded), Protective Services (542 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (879 degrees), Health (1,164 degrees), and Engineering (5 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    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 are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,083,501 people), Computer Systems Design (1,656,669 people), Elementary & secondary schools (926,104 people), Construction (779,951 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (748,939 people).

    The most specialized majors at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs are Business (4,800 degrees awarded), Protective Services (542 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (879 degrees), Health (1,164 degrees), and Engineering (5 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      1,849 degrees awarded
    2. Medical Office Assistant
      579 degrees awarded
    3. Accounting
      195 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs was General Business Administration & Management with 1,849 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs according to their major.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    2,617
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    4,773
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 2,617 degrees were awarded to men at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs, which is 0.548 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,773).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 1,370 degrees were awarded to men at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.48 times less than the 2,856 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 2,856 degrees were awarded to men at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.08 times more than the 1,370 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    14%
    100% Completion Time
    17%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 14% of students graduating from Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 17% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 18% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

    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.
    White Male
    Highest Graduation Rate (18.5%)

    The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is Male and White (18.5% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      2,253 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      1,624 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      267 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is white (2,253 degrees awarded). There were 1.39 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,624 degrees).

    39.7% of degree recipients (2,934 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      1,439 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      1,435 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      1,417 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is white female (1,439 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,435 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs had a total salary expenditure of 315M. Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs employs 71 No academic ranks. Most academics at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs are Female No academic rank (37), and Male No academic rank (34).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs are: Sales and related, with 327 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 84 employees, and Management with 62 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $95.4M
    2024 Salaries
    29.2%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs paid a median of $95.4M in salaries, which represents 30.3% of their overall expenditure ($315M) and a 29.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.85% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.28% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $6.45M
    Instructional Salaries
    71
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs paid a total of $6.45M to 71 employees working as instructors, which represents 6.76% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs were Sales and related with 327 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 84 employees, and Management with 62 employees.

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