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Colorado Technical University (Colorado Tech)
- 4435 N Chestnut Street
- Colorado Springs, CO 80907
- OPEID College Code: 01014800
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- General Phone: (719) 598-0200
- President: Greg Mitchell
- Website: www.coloradotech.edu

- Type: Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 2,320
- College Alias: Colorado Tech

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- The mission of Colorado Technical University, an institution of higher learning, is to provide career-oriented education by teaching applied real-world, industry-current programs in selected areas, servicing the needs of students for employment and career advancement and the needs of industry for highly qualified professionals at the associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctorate levels.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Professional Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Four-Year
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 79%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 58% | 43% | 13% | 45% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,462 | $2,961 | $1,125 | $1,496 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 11.3% | 9.4% | 6.9% |
| Number in Default | 1,165 | 545 | 204 |
| Number in Repayment | 10,252 | 5,787 | 2,943 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $10,095 | $10,095 | $10,095 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $10,095 | $10,095 | $10,095 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,867 | $1,698 | $1,500 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,091 | $7,641 | $7,236 |
| Other Expenses | $3,663 | $3,582 | $3,528 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,487 | $3,582 | $3,393 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $11,962 | $11,793 | $11,595 |
| Out of State | $11,962 | $11,793 | $11,595 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $23,716 | $23,016 | $22,359 |
| Out of State | $23,716 | $23,016 | $22,359 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $15,449 | $15,240 | $14,988 |
| Out of State | $15,449 | $15,240 | $14,988 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||||
| Accounting | - | - | 6 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | 14 | 49 | 169 | 11 |
| E-Commerce | - | - | - | - |
| Management Information Systems | - | 2 | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||||
| Computer Science | 3 | 15 | 61 | 5 |
| Information Science Studies | 11 | 52 | - | - |
| System Administration | - | - | - | - |
| Engineering | ||||
| Computer Engineering | - | 4 | 6 | - |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | - | 14 | 18 | - |
| Engineering Technology | ||||
| Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology | 5 | 4 | - | - |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||||
| Surgical Technology | - | - | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||||
| General Studies | 4 | - | - | - |
| Security and Protective Services | ||||
| Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | 16 | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||||
| Graphic Design | 9 | 11 | - | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,320 Undergraduate: 1,810 Graduate: 510
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,459 Female: 861
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,128 Female: 682
- Graduate Gender Male: 331 Female: 179
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 815 Part-Time: 1,505
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 571 Part-Time: 1,239
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 244 Part-Time: 266
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 13 | 0.6% |
| Black | 205 | 9% |
| Asian | 59 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 187 | 8% |
| White | 1,047 | 45% |
| Unknown | 809 | 35% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 88 | 4% |
| Ages 20-21 | 123 | 5% |
| Ages 22-24 | 164 | 7% |
| Ages 25-29 | 413 | 18% |
| Ages 30-34 | 373 | 16% |
| Ages 35-39 | 319 | 14% |
| Ages 40-49 | 607 | 26% |
| Ages 50-65 | 223 | 10% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 5 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 329 | 115 | 214 |
| Faculty Status | 235 | 25 | 210 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 235 | 25 | 210 |
| Primarily Instruction | 235 | 25 | 210 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 29 | 29 | - |
| Other Professionals | 8 | 8 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 57 | 53 | 4 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 44 | 41 | 3 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 6 | 6 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,952 (25) | $73,031 (16) | $64,478 (9) |
| Instructor | $69,952 (25) | $73,031 (16) | $64,478 (9) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,234 (25) | $59,754 (16) | $52,756 (9) |
| Instructor | $57,234 (25) | $59,754 (16) | $52,756 (9) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 69%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 45%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 25% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 23% |
| Female | 36% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 25% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| White | 31% |
| Unknown | 13% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | - | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
