Colorado Technical University


Colorado Technical University is a for-profit university in the United States, owned by Perdoceo Education Corporation. Founded in 1965, CTU offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees, primarily in business, management, and technology. About 92% of Colorado Tech's students are fully online. Colorado Tech has no public or official affiliation with the State of Colorado.

Accreditation

The university is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It is a subsidiary of Career Education Corporation. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at the Colorado Springs campus are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The business degree programs offered by Colorado Technical University are ACBSP accredited.
In 2016, the school reported enrollment of 21,200 students.

History

The school was established as Colorado Technical College in 1965, with a focus on training former military personnel in technical and vocational subjects. In 1995, the institution gained university status and changed its name to Colorado Technical University.
The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security recognize CTU as a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education. According to Colorado Tech, CTU has more than 70,000 graduates worldwide.
In 2013 and 2014, Military Times magazine ranked CTU #1 Best for Vets in the category for online and non-traditional universities. It achieved this ranking again in 2016.
The CTU campus in Sioux Falls, South Dakota closed in September 2016.
US News currently ranks CTU tied for 85th for online bachelor's programs for veterans.

Funding

CTU receives approximately 95% of all funds from the US government, including about $3 million from the Department of Defense and $33 million from GI Bill funds.

Campuses

The university maintains Colorado campuses in Colorado Springs and Denver, which has one campus: in Aurora. Additionally, a number of its degree programs can be completed entirely or largely online.

Academics

Colorado Tech's President is Andrew H. Hurst, who was an executive at Education Management Corporation for 10 years.
Colorado Technical University offers accredited degree programs in business, engineering, and applied scientific disciplines, including Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Engineering, Finance, Health Sciences, Information Systems and Technology, Management, and Public Administration.
Colorado Tech employs 41 full-time and 1204 part-time instructors.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, Colorado Tech's online graduation rate is 24%. The Colorado Springs campus graduation rate is 27%.

Schools and colleges

CTU has the following areas of study:
Colorado Technical University is ranked tied ranked tied for 152nd on the U.S. News & World Report lists for Best Online Programs.

Lawsuits, investigations, and financial problems

Colorado Tech is currently under heightened cash monitoring by the US Department of Education to provide additional oversight of cash management.
On March 9, 2020, the Department of Veterans Affairs suspended G.I. Bill reimbursement eligibility for Colorado Technical University and several other for-profit schools due to what the V.A. said were "erroneous, deceptive, or misleading enrollment and advertising practices", giving the schools 60 days to take "corrective action". The VA withdrew its threat of sanctions in July 2020.