C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs, CO Colorado Tech, founded in 1965, is a private institution offering career-oriented engineering, computer, and technology studies. Its 13-acre campus is located in the business and industrial section of Colorado Springs. Web Site www.coloradotech.edu/ Institution Type Private for-profit Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 1,896 Women 839 (44.3%) Men 1,057 (55.7%) Graduate Students 0 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Minimally difficult No No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance Tuition and Fees Room and Board Average Percent of Need Met 90% Not available Average Freshman Award $9,310 Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates $7,500
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 24 Regular Class Size Quarter Required 2-9 students: 22% of classes 10-19 students: 47% of classes 20-29 students: 25% of classes 30-39 students: 6% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Colorado Springs Population 439,886 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Denver STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning Students Graduating Within 4 Years Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is not required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English Mathematics Science Foreign Language Social Studies History Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Scores Due in Admissions Office APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 4435 North Chestnut Street City, State, Zip Colorado Springs, CO 80907-3896 Phone (719) 598-0200 Fax E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification cosadmissions@coloradotech.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Rolling Application Fee $50 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Not available Rolling No set date No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Required Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 % Score of 600-700 % Score of 500-600 % Score of 400-500 % Score of 300-400 % Score of 200-300 % Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.75 and Above 3.50-3.74 3.25-3.49 3.00-3.24 2.50-2.99 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 Score of 24-29 Score of 18-23 Score of 12-17 Score of 6-11 Score of 5 or Below Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance Tuition and Fees Room and Board Not available Books and Supplies $1,300 Other Expenses Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, external finance company APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Application Process E-mail Application Deadline Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning June 30 Federal Methodology Forms Required Cost to File FAFSA Code is 010148 Free State Aid Form PROFILE OF 2007-08 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 90% Average Award $9,310 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 55 (100.0%) of freshmen 40 (72.7%) of applicants 40 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 20 (50.0%) of aid recipients Received by 35 (87.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,000 Received by 20 (50.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,500 Received by 15 (37.5%) of aid recipients 10 (18.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 95% Average Award $9,310 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 70 (87.5%) of undergraduates 55 (68.8%) of applicants 55 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 30 (54.5%) of aid recipients Received by 35 (63.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,000 Received by 35 (63.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,500 Received by 5 (9.1%) of aid recipients 25 (31.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2007-08 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 55% Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $7,500 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 25.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 5.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Federal Perkins loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships Academic scholarships, ROTC scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Engineering/Technologies, Business, Computer Science Business, Engineering/Technologies, Computer Science
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available $4,619
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Quarter Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Business Administration and Management, General Computer Engineering, General Computer Science Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce Electrical and Electronics Engineering Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Graphic Design Information Science/Studies Management Information Systems, General Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Liberal arts/general studies, Computer and information sciences, Business/marketing None Accelerated program, Double major, Cooperative education program, Internships Not offered CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 24 Part-Time Faculty 248 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 22% of classes 10-19 students: 47% of classes 20-29 students: 25% of classes 30-39 students: 6% of classes ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Holdings Computing Computer Ownership Computers Available on Campus 400 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Science in Computer Science, Master of Science, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Master of Science in Accounting, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Computer Engineering, Master of Science in Management Master's Programs of Study Accounting Business Administration and Management--General Computer Engineering Computer Science Computer and Information Systems Security Conflict Resolution and Mediation/Peace Studies Criminal Justice and Criminology Database Systems Electrical Engineering Finance and Banking Human Resources Management Industrial and Manufacturing Management Logistics Management of Technology Marketing Project Management Software Engineering Systems Engineering
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Management, Doctor of Computer Science Doctoral Programs of Study Accounting Business Administration and Management--General Computer Science Computer and Information Systems Security Conflict Resolution and Mediation/Peace Studies Database Systems Finance and Banking Human Resources Management Industrial and Manufacturing Management Logistics Management of Technology Marketing Project Management Software Engineering
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Colorado Springs Population Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size 439,886 Denver Large city 14 acres Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 90 mile(s) from campus in Denver 8 mile(s) from campus in Colorado Springs 65 mile(s) from campus in Denver Weather Temperature 16.1 average low in January, 79 average high in September Rain 91 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Married student apartments, single student apartments Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 100% Off-Campus Housing Assistance SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Not available Available Not available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Not offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors Intercollegiate Sports Offered Sport WOMEN Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given MEN
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations student government Sororities Fraternities ROTC Army ROTC is offered off campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational Yes All Undergraduates 1,896 Women 839 (44.3%) Men 1,057 (55.7%) Full-Time Undergraduates 679 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 35 All Graduate Students 0 UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning Students Graduating Within 4 Years Students Graduating Within 5 Years Students Graduating Within 6 Years AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2015