D
Below Average
Score: 42/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
17/100 · earnings-weighted

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs

4-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 18%
Outcomes
D
42/100
Affordability
C
51/100
Resources
C
45/100
Experience
D
36/100
Prestige
D
35/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

28,852
Total Enrollment
18%
Graduation Rate
44%
Retention Rate
29.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$37,180
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$30,406
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$29,832
Median debt at graduation
18.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
61.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 80% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 10th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CO wage index 1.14). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$87,579$95,519+7%#206 of 966#438$13,613
Computer Science$67,531$85,337-20%#275 of 349#301—
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$58,911$84,277-1%#49 of 99#59$34,826
Computer and Information Sciences$60,377$78,606-15%#314 of 459#362$38,624
Business Administration, Management and Operations$53,147$65,877-3%#539 of 1176#767$33,682
Accounting and Related Services$42,370$57,068-25%#751 of 796#786$34,500
Health and Medical Administrative Services$42,511$48,816-17%#237 of 275#260$37,994
Criminal Justice and Corrections$38,817$46,981-15%#561 of 660#634$42,671
Business/Commerce$37,212$41,964-39%#270 of 271#270$40,050

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $402,054
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,561/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 80910 (3.7% cap, Colorado Springs)

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🏆 Where Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#29
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
of 39 schools
#29
Information Technology Project Management
of 29 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $12,100 $12,100

Financial Aid

95%
Receive Any Aid
89%
Receive Pell Grants
87%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

28,852
Total Students
65%
Women
12%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 28%
Black 21%
Asian 2%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

Hybrid (Some Online) 1%
Fully Online 99%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 12%
25-64 (Adult) 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs?
Tuition at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is $12,100 for in-state students and $12,100 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs?
The graduation rate at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is 18%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs a good school?
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs has a Repit College Score of 42/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs?
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs has a total enrollment of 28,852 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology