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Colorado Technical University Online (Colorado Tech Online)

DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMS ONLY
4435 N Chestnut, Suite E, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Overview

  • DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMS ONLY
  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 01014805
  • President: Jack Koehn
  • Fax: (866) 347-7389
  • Type: Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Quarter
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 29,588
  • College Alias: Colorado Tech Online

Colorado Technical University Online

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Student Services Offered

  • Remedial Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning

Website:

www.coloradotech.edu

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, serving 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.
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Parent Company

  • Career Education Corporation

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

  • Basic Classification
    • - Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • - Associates Dominant
  • Graduate Classification
    • - Postbaccalaureate Professional (Business Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • - Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
  • Enrollment Classification
    • - Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • - Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

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Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Colorado Technical University Online directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Business and Marketing Studies

 AssociateBachelorMaster
Accounting349217-
Business Administration9921,3061,024
Financial Planning and Services-7-
Logistics and Materials Management--5
Management Information Systems--6
Operations Management--8
Project Management--69

Computer and Information Sciences

 AssociateBachelorMaster
Computer and Information Systems Security--35
Computer Science--1
Computer Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other-7-
Information Technology96124-
Information Technology Project Management--38

Engineering

 AssociateBachelorMaster
Systems Engineering--5

Health and Clinical Professions

 AssociateBachelorMaster
Health Care Administration-13-
Medical Insurance Specialist1,226--
Medical Office Assistant3--
Nursing-34-

Legal Professions and Studies

 AssociateBachelorMaster
Paralegal256--

Liberal Arts and Sciences

 AssociateBachelorMaster
General Studies1,101--

Security and Protective Services

 AssociateBachelorMaster
Criminal Justice626--
Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation-23-
Homeland Security--27
Law Enforcement Administration-388142

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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates Colorado Tech Online accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be accepted.

The Colorado Tech Online admissions office phone number is (866) 813-1836. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00

College Credits Accepted

  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • Open Admission Policy
    • - Accepts Any Student Who Applies

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 29,588

    • - Undergraduate: 27,269

    - Graduate: 2,319

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 10,623

    - Female: 20,301

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.5 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 9,389

    - Female: 18,770

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.5 : 1

  • Graduate Gender

    • - Male: 1,234

    - Female: 1,531

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.8 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 30,924

    - Part-Time: 0

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 28,159

    - Part-Time: 0

  • Graduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 2,765

    - Part-Time: 0

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien30.01%
American Indian3931%
Black9,20831%
Asian3371%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1560.5%
Hispanic1,6416%
White15,29852%
Unknown1,2854%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 1840.01%
Ages 18-192850.9%
Ages 20-211,0563%
Ages 22-242,3948%
Ages 25-296,01219%
Ages 30-345,67718%
Ages 35-394,77015%
Ages 40-496,97023%
Ages 50-653,64112%
Age Over 651150.4%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 20%
  • Part-Time Students: 18%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students10%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male10%
Female9%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
American Indian11%
Black4%
Asian-
Hispanic8%
White12%
Unknown9%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending Colorado Technical University Online, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://coloradotech.studentaidcalculator.com

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$22,619$21,441$21,545
$0 - $30,000$22,460$21,558$21,241
$30,000 - $48,000$23,265$22,420$22,188
$48,001 - $75,000$24,929$24,193$23,245
$75,001 - $110,000$25,862$25,000$23,588
More Than $110,000$26,049$25,182$23,565

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$12,760$11,660$11,660
In-State Tuition and Fees$12,760$11,660$11,660
Out of State Tuition and Fees$12,760$11,660$11,660

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
Off Campus
Room and Board$7,677$9,162$9,150
Other Expenses$4,149$5,445$5,036
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$4,149$5,445$5,036

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$12,760$11,660$11,660
In-State$12,760$11,660$11,660
Out of State$12,760$11,660$11,660
Off Campus
In-District$24,586$26,267$25,846
In-State$24,586$26,267$25,846
Out of State$24,586$26,267$25,846
Off Campus with Family
In-District$16,909$17,105$16,696
In-State$16,909$17,105$16,696
Out of State$16,909$17,105$16,696

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The Colorado Tech Online financial aid office phone number is (866) 813-1836. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid3,79294%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid3,35383%$3,596
All Federal Grants3,22880%$3,637
Pell Grants3,04776%$3,707
Other Federal Grants80320%$552
State/Local Grants & Scholarships100%$9,122
Institutional Grants & Scholarships3539%$642
All Student Loans3,41385%$8,020
Federal Student Loans3,41285%$8,007
Other Student Loans90%$5,950

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)16.4%12.4%10.9%
Number in Default2,6341,9731,411
Number in Repayment16,05915,83112,843

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees2,3381,0371,301
Faculty Status1,317161,301
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,316161,300
Primarily Instruction1,316161,300
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial124124-
Other Professionals5935921
Technical and/or Paraprofessional305305-
Clerical And Secretarial305305-

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$57,828 (16)$58,716 (9)$56,686 (7)
Instructor$57,828 (16)$58,716 (9)$56,686 (7)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$47,315 (16)$48,041 (9)$46,380 (7)
Instructor$47,315 (16)$48,041 (9)$46,380 (7)
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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