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Colorado Technical University’s (CTU) mission is to provide industry-relevant higher education to a diverse student population through innovative technology and experienced faculty, enabling the pursuit of personal and professional goals. CTU offers you choices in the type of education you receive – and how, when and where you pursue your degree. We are dedicated to providing excellence, innovation and flexibility in education and lifelong learning options, from the Associate to the Doctoral level.

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    Reviewed May 22, 2026

    Updated on 05/28/2026: While starting my master's program after graduating with my bachelors was I was met with fraud and embezzlement by the FA advisors. They are still trying to steal my grant for my living expenses by claiming they have to review if I get to have it even after withdrawing due to unexpected course fees that just showed up and not explained when signing the loan documents. It's been two weeks and I am already a student of a different school. They are still trying to steal my credit balance even though it is theft that has been reported to several agencies including the FSA board.

    Original Review: Financial aid advisors use blame and new extra costs to embezzle student funds.

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    Reviewed April 15, 2026

    I have been going to CTU for already two years and almost done with my degree and now they say I have a balance of 961. That is done and that isn't right.

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      Reviewed Feb. 16, 2026

      This has been the roughest journey for me. I signed on for their Psychology degree, and they don't even give you the classes you need to get into a master's program for one. They offer no honors classes and they just don't have their stuff together. I tried to transfer out of this school and a different school would only accept 20 of my 98 credits. What a waste of a whole year!

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      Reviewed Dec. 23, 2025

      I earned both my master’s and doctorate in computer science from Colorado Technical University. The courses were challenging and provided me with extensive knowledge in software engineering, data analysis, and emerging technologies. While studying, I worked full-time, which meant dedicating my evenings and weekends to classes and projects. This experience significantly improved my time management skills and reinforced my determination.

      At one point, I considered pursuing another degree elsewhere, but I realized that the most important aspect is the knowledge and skills acquired, not the school’s reputation. As a seasoned US federal government consultant, I apply what I learned at work, particularly in areas such as digital leadership, business intelligence, artificial intelligence, and project management. My education enables me to solve problems effectively, collaborate with others, and identify innovative solutions in my field.

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      Reviewed Aug. 5, 2025

      I am attending CTU through an employer reimbursement program. I like it so far. The classes are challenging and make me think. Bear in mind that I attended a traditional university for my bachelor's degree in MIS and then I completed an online master's degree in network and communications management. So, this is my second master's degree, and it will be in Cybersecurity Engineering. I work a full schedule at my job, and I study and do my assignments after work and one the weekends. I could have gone somewhere else for my second master's degree, a large university perhaps, but after all my studying and earning my professional credentials, I find that a degree is a degree, no matter where it is earned at. I hope to use my degree to get into the cybersecurity arena. I forgot to say that I have over 16 years of IT work experience in systems and network administration.

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      Reviewed July 27, 2025

      Overall, my experience at CTU was mostly positive. When I first enrolled, I specifically asked for confirmation on how many credits from my previous institution would transfer. The staff delivered exactly as promised—all the credits we discussed were applied smoothly, and I had no issues with registration. I chose the hybrid online/in-person format but, in hindsight, I wish I had done the entire program in person.

      The in-class instructors were mostly excellent (with one exception). They were experts in their respective fields and provided valuable insights not only related to the coursework but also about navigating the job market. To be clear, no one at CTU ever guaranteed job placement, and they were upfront about that throughout my time there. The flexibility of the class schedules was a huge benefit for me. I also appreciated that CTU doesn’t require final exams at the end of each class, which was a big relief given my personal schedule.

      Now for the negatives: I agree with other reviews that the grading system—especially for online courses—often feels automated or AI-generated. It’s rare to receive detailed, personalized feedback on assignments. That said, I disagree with claims that the course material is outdated—at least in my major, cybersecurity. The content was up-to-date, relevant, and easy to understand.

      Unfortunately, the quality of online instructors can be hit or miss. Some were great, but others were unresponsive and unhelpful, making it hard to get support if you were stuck on something. I did encounter a billing issue after graduation. Financial aid was supposed to cover my entire program, but I was surprised to find an outstanding balance. I don’t necessarily blame CTU for this—it may have been due to a financial aid setting I selected—but it’s still something to watch out for. The graduation ceremony itself was amazing—well-organized and truly special. My only complaint is that the venue was quite far away.

      From my experience, all staff members, instructors, and even the security personnel were professional and pleasant. In summary: CTU is a solid school if everything goes smoothly. But like many for-profit institutions, any issues with billing or transcripts can quickly become frustrating. Just make sure you stay on top of your financial aid and keep records of all communications

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      Reviewed June 20, 2025

      This "university" is a JOKE! I literally see people collaborating together and completely entire courses on their lunch breaks--no checks & balances for academic dishonesty (cheating), but then again the classes are easy enough for jellyfish to matriculate through

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      Reviewed March 5, 2025

      Horrible place. I attempted to attend school here and was told I'd have financial aid. I ended up having some bad events happen in my life that made it impossible to attend, so they charged me almost 800$ for attending school for not even 1 week. I was homeless and had to sell everything including my phone, the financial aid office won't help me. They simply sent it to a collection agency and now I'm 800$ more in debt. I explained to them what happened and they don't care. They said that isn't a good enough reason. If I could give 0 stars I would. I wouldn't recommend coming here.

      The financial aid office will lie to you and make you feel comfortable, but if you have to leave for any reason and aren't able to attend, I guess you better be in your deathbed. Because losing your home and all of your possessions aren't a good enough reason. This place has me scared to try to even Send my kids to college because of how they treated me. There's probably other places that actually give grants and financial aid, but this place will give you a "student loan" and they don't send you anything at all.

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      Reviewed Feb. 12, 2025

      Current student GO ANYWHERE ELSE, they advertise as if you can do your class anytime but will fail you for last day submissions only towards the end of your degree program so they can keep billing you!

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      Reviewed Feb. 4, 2025

      I love CTU! I keep hearing people say how bad the professors are but I want to say the professors have ALWAYS treated me good. They're helpful, supportive, and highly respectful. I don't know who these other people have been dealing with but I have NEVER been treated badly. Also, the intellipath learning isn't a cakewalk IF YOU DO IT RIGHT! You need to read all the material and watch all the videos if you expect to learn everything. You can't skip through it or not watch the videos then cry because you're not learning what your supposed to. CTU is a little too expensive but other than that it's great.

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      Colorado Technical University author review by Jessica Render

      Colorado Technical University is a career-oriented college that has been in operation since 1956. Colorado Technical University introduced its online school in 1995 to expand beyond its campus in Colorado Springs.

      • Military support: Colorado Technical University is a strong supporter of students who are currently or were formerly members of the United States military. CTU has awarded over $4.5 million in scholarships for military members.

      • CTU Fast Track: The CTU Fast Track program gives you a series of exams in a key course subject to give you college credit for what you already know. Passing a Fast Track exam earns credits that will help you graduate faster.

      • Online and campus classes: CTU has both online and campus classes to give local students the opportunity to choose their learning environment.

      • Online tuition and scholarship calculators: CTU provides online calculators that allow you to estimate your tuition costs and your financial aid. These services are useful if price is a key factor in choosing your school.

      • Career-oriented curriculum: CTU is designed to help you train with industry-related classes. This curriculum makes CTU ideal for people looking for employment or promotion in a particular field.

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