Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,939

0.0419% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$17,286

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.32%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

24,016

65.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

19.8%

138 Graduates

About

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is a higher education institution located in El Paso County, CO. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs were General Business Administration & Management (1,511 degrees awarded), Medical Office Assistant (259 degrees), and Accounting (194 degrees).

In 2021, 6,864 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs. 62.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,313 degrees), 1.47 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,572 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is $11,939, which is $−11,245 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is $11,939, which is $−11,245 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,286.

In 2021, 82% of undergraduate students attending Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,939

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs was $11,939. The cost of tuition at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is $−11,245 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,286

2021 Value

1.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,286. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs grew by 1.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$8,695

Room and Board

$1,394

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs was of $8,695 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.09% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,394. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 1.55% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

82% of undergraduate students at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.23% with respect to 2020, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

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.

4.32%

2019 Default Rate

635

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs was 4.32%, which represents 635 out of the 14716 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.

Enrollment

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs had a total enrollment of 24,016 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is 15,727 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,289. This means that 65.5% 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 28.1% White, 20.1% Black or African American, 3.44% Two or More Races, 1.34% Asian, 1.04% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.575% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.412% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (18.5%), followed by Black or African American Female (13.7%) and White Male (9.67%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (15%), followed by White Female (13%) and White Male (11.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 24,016 students. The full-time enrollment at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is 15,727 and the part-time enrollment is 8,289. This means that 65.5% of students enrolled at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

44%

2021 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 44%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
6,741 enrolled students
Black or African American
4,835 enrolled students
Two or More Races
826 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is 28.1% White, 20.1% Black or African American, 3.44% Two or More Races, 1.34% Asian, 1.04% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.575% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.412% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 10,802 students (45%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,708 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 (2,313 degrees awarded). There were 1.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1572 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is General Business Administration & Management (1,511 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Office Assistant (259 degrees) and Accounting (194 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (4,446 degrees awarded), Protective Services (535 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (826 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 (1,434,846 people), Other managers (1,090,473 people), Accountants & auditors (1,088,404 people), Software developers (983,420 people), and Financial managers (517,030 people).

The most specialized majors at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs in 2021 are Business (4,446 degrees awarded), Protective Services (535 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (826 degrees), Health (1,034 degrees), and Engineering (20 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs are Business (4,446 degrees awarded), Protective Services (535 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (826 degrees), Health (1,034 degrees), and Engineering (20 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (1,872,016 people), Computer Systems Design (1,394,353 people), Elementary & secondary schools (808,162 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (672,857 people), and Construction (665,491 people).

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 (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
1,362 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
416 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
278 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs was General Business Administration & Management with 1,362 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,578

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

4,286

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 2,578 degrees were awarded to men at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs, which is 0.601 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,286).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 1353 degrees were awarded to men at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.527 times less than the 2565 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 2565 degrees were awarded to men at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.9 times more than the 1353 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 20% 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, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 24% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (35.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is Male and Two or More Races (35.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,313 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,572 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
250 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is white (2,313 degrees awarded). There were 1.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1572 degrees).

34.6% of degree recipients (2,378 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,320 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
1,086 degrees awarded
White Male
993 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is white female (1,320 degrees awarded). There were 1.22 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (1086 degrees).

Operations

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs employs 58 No academic ranks. Most academics at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs are Female No academic rank (35), and Male No academic rank (23).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs are: Sales and related, with 394 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 74 employees, and Management with 57 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$77M

2021 Salaries

1.46%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs paid a median of $77M in salaries, a 1.46% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.1M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs paid a total of $5.1M to 58 employees working as instructors, which represents 6.62% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

58 Employees

Sales and related

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

394 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs was No academic rank with 58 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs were Sales and related with 394 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 74 employees, and Management with 57 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs was Female No academic rank with 35 employees, and Male No academic rank with 23 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs.