Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is a private for-profit 4-year college in Colorado Springs, Colorado with 28,086 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $17,860 a year after grants and graduates 19% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs acceptance rate and admissions
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $12,752 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $25,237 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $17,860 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $17,860 a year after grants and scholarships, $7,377 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
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Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 19% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $44,720 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $29,971 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 67% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs majors and what graduates earn
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs awarded bachelor's degrees in 11 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($95,519).
All 11 majors at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 177 | $109,697 | $95,519 | $13,445 |
| Computer science | 293 | $72,516 | $85,337 | $36,444 |
| IT and network administration | 12 | $71,604 | $84,277 | $46,897 |
| Computer and information sciences | 202 | $62,450 | $78,606 | $39,159 |
| Business administration | 1,621 | $56,241 | $65,877 | $34,769 |
| Accounting | 141 | $47,596 | $57,068 | $35,368 |
| Health administration | 247 | $52,002 | $48,816 | $37,387 |
| Criminal justice | 460 | $42,219 | $46,981 | $44,301 |
| Business | 140 | $37,050 | $41,964 | $41,650 |
| Electrical engineering | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Computer engineering | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
10 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 10 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 790 | $71,365 | $38,010 |
| Computer science | Master's | 120 | $103,467 | $38,148 |
| Health administration | Master's | 84 | $70,328 | $41,000 |
| Criminal justice | Master's | 82 | $47,680 | $41,000 |
| Nursing | Master's | 76 | $143,849 | $37,581 |
| Business administration | Professional doctorate | 64 | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and information sciences | Master's | 59 | $91,229 | $32,417 |
| Computer science | Professional doctorate | 41 | n/a | n/a |
| IT and network administration | Master's | 39 | $84,732 | $32,848 |
| Nursing | Professional doctorate | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 579 | $31,437 | $35,294 | $22,000 |
Students and location
- 28,086 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 64% women, 36% men
- 31 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs?
No. Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $12,752. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $17,860 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs?
19% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $44,720 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.