Colorado Technical University

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Colorado Technical University
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Seal of Colorado Technical University
Former names
Colorado Technical College
TypePrivate For-profit university[1]
Established1965[1]
ProvostConnie Johnson, Ed.D.
Undergraduates23,094[2]
Postgraduates2,703[2]
Location
Colorado Springs
,
Colorado
,
United States
CampusUrban, Online
Websitehttps://www.coloradotech.edu
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Colorado Technical University (CTU) is a Private For-profit university with its main campus in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The university is 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.[3] According to Colorado Tech, the university has conferred more than 118,000 degrees worldwide.[4][non-primary source needed]Colorado Tech has no public or official affiliation with the State of Colorado.

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.[5] In 2012, CTU began using a proprietary adaptive learning program called Intellipath, to provide personalized learning. [6]In 2013 and 2014, Military Times magazine ranked CTU #1 Best for Vets in the category for online and non-traditional universities.[7] It achieved this ranking again in 2016.[8] The CTU campus in Sioux Falls, South Dakota closed in September 2016.[9]

Lawsuits, investigations, and financial problems[]

Colorado Tech was under heightened cash monitoring by the US Department of Education to provide additional oversight of cash management.[10]

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".[11] The VA withdrew its threat of sanctions in July 2020.[12]

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.[13]

Campuses[]

The university maintains Colorado campuses in Colorado Springs (main campus) and Aurora.[14] Additionally, a number of its degree programs can be completed entirely or largely online.[15]

Academics[]

Colorado Tech's President is Andrew H. Hurst, who was an executive at Education Management Corporation for 10 years.[16] 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.[17]

Adaptive learning[]

Cororado Tech relies on an computerized adaptive learning program called Intellipath to personalize instruction.[18]

Faculty[]

Colorado Tech employs 52 full-time and 1095 part-time instructors.[19]

Schools and colleges[]

CTU has the following areas of study: [20]

  • College of Business & Management
  • College of Engineering & Computer Science
  • College of Health Sciences
  • College of Information Systems & Technology
  • College of Security Studies
  • College of Project Management

Rankings[]

In 2019, Colorado Technical University was ranked 476th out of 500 Masters schools by Washington Monthly.[21] CTU is also ranked tied for 152nd on the U.S. News & World Report lists for Best Online Programs.[22]US News currently ranks CTU tied for 85th for online bachelor's programs for veterans.[23]

Accreditation[]

The university is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). It is a subsidiary of Perdoceo, formerly 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.[24] The business degree programs offered by Colorado Technical University are ACBSP accredited.[25]The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security recognized CTU as a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education.[26] The school retains this designation. But does not possess the designation for cyber operations.

Student outcomes[]

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, Colorado Tech's online graduation rate is 24%.[27] The Colorado Springs campus graduation rate is 27%.[28]

According to the College Scorecard, Colorado Tech has a 25 percent graduation rate. Salary after completing ranged from $24,012 (AA in Health and Medical Administrative Services) to $74,576 (Bachelors in Computer/IT). For student debtors in repayment, 32 percent were in forbearance, 25 percent were not making progress, 18 percent defaulted, 10 percent were in deferment, 7 percent were delinquent, 5 percent were making progress, 2 percent were discharged, and 1 percent were paid in full.[29]

Corporate partnerships[]

CTU has been an educational provider for McDonald's since 2014.[30]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "2010 Course catalog : University Policies" (PDF). Campus.ctuonline.edu. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-04-03. Retrieved 2015-06-01.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "College Navigator - Colorado Technical University-Online". Ed.gov. Retrieved 2015-06-01.
  3. ^ "ceco-10q_20160630.htm". www.sec.gov. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
  4. ^ "CTU Alumni". Coloradotech.edu. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  5. ^ "Directory of HLC Institutions". North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning. June 20, 2010. Archived from the original on 20 June 2010. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  6. ^ Johnson, Connie. "ADAPTIVE LEARNING PLATFORMS: CREATING A PATH FOR SUCCESS" (PDF). /www.coloradotech.edu/. Educause. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  7. ^ "Best for Vets: Colleges 2013 Online and nontraditional". Military Times. Archived from the original on 2014-11-29. Retrieved 2015-06-01.
  8. ^ "2016 online and nontraditional colleges - Military Times". Militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2017-04-17.
  9. ^ "CTU Closing Its Sioux Falls Campus". KELOLAND News. Archived from the original on 7 August 2017. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
  10. ^ "Heightened Cash Monitoring". 20 April 2017. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
  11. ^ "VA to suspend some GI Bill enrollments, holding back more than $200 million from 'deceptive' universities". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
  12. ^ Douglas-Gabriel, Danielle (July 2, 2020). "VA backs down from plan to suspend University of Phoenix and other colleges from accessing GI Bill benefits". Washington Post. Retrieved 2020-07-03.
  13. ^ "133 for-profit colleges get more than 90 percent of their revenue from taxpayers". s3.amazonaws.com. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
  14. ^ "Colorado Technical University". Classesandcareers.com. Retrieved 2015-06-01.
  15. ^ "CTU Online and Campus Degrees". Coloradotech.edu. Retrieved 2015-06-01.
  16. ^ "Management". www.careered.com. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
  17. ^ "Master's Degree Programs". Colorado Technical University.
  18. ^ "Academics". www.coloradotech.edu. Colorado Technical University. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  19. ^ "EDGAR Pro". yahoo.brand.edgar-online.com. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  20. ^ "Areas of Study | CTU". Coloradotech.edu. 2013-02-15. Retrieved 2015-06-01.
  21. ^ "2019 Master's University Rankings". washingtonmonthly.com. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  22. ^ https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/bachelors/search?school-name=colorado+technical+university
  23. ^ "Colorado Technical University Online". US News. US News. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  24. ^ "ABET - ABET accreditation". www.abet.org. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
  25. ^ "Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs". www.acbsp.org. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
  26. ^ "NSA/DHS National CAE in Cyber Defense Designated Institutions". National Security Agency. Archived from the original on 25 June 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
  27. ^ "College Navigator - Institution Not Found". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
  28. ^ "College Navigator - Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
  29. ^ "Colorado Technical University". College Scorecard. US Department of Education. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  30. ^ "Colorado Technical University and McDonald's Honor Legacy Archways to Opportunity Program Graduate". www.coloradotech.edu. Colorado Technical University. Retrieved 2 July 2021.

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