Colorado Technical University Reviews

As a veteran who attended CTU using the Post-9/11 GI Bill, I expected basic transparency and professionalism. Instead, after graduation, CTU claimed I owed about $400 because I supposedly failed a class and the VA did not pay for the second attempt. I challenged that immediately because VA guidance says a failed class does not require repayment of GI Bill benefits used for that class, and the class can be retaken using GI Bill benefits again.[va] I repeatedly asked CTU to show me written proof that they had properly resubmitted the claim to the VA and to provide any denial so I could resolve it directly with the VA if needed. They refused to provide that documentation. Their collectors kept calling and pressuring me to pay, even though I made it clear I was willing to resolve a legitimate debt if they would simply prove it.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

Outraged! I have wasted the last three years here getting an Associate's and now working on Bachelors. Have maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout both only for their HORRIBLE IT infrastructure to screw me over. While out of the country on a VPN network I posted papers and their “system” showed a 100% similarity score. I worked with IT once back in the US. Posted THE SAME paper and got a reasonable score of 14-20% on both. However, both professors told me that wasn’t good enough and the failing grading for plagiarism would stand. I have documentation from IT that this was tech issue- the professors don’t grade your work here and AI program does. Don’t waste your money. Find a more reputable school- I can’t wait to be finished in October. Sincerely, Ashley who won’t be graduating Summa Cum Laude

Do not attend this school. They've switched over to AI and it's evident in the courses and in the instructor engagements. Your work will be graded by an AI computer system, not an actual instructor. Feedback will be robotic and unhelpful. The instructors will take points away from your papers because this AI system said to, but not be able to explain why or how you can improve when you ask them. There's zero support, no student community, and you're not allowed to interact with other students in the forums. Complaints go unaddressed.

If you’re a veteran, DO NOT GO HERE!!! I was supposed to be certified as an in person full time student, CTU only certified me as online only which at the end of November, you can see how that’s a problem, I was short $800 on my VA payment because of their mishap of not certifying me.

Honestly, I love being part of CTU, is very affordable and also the teachers, advisors and administrators are very patient and professional, always in touch, I recommend 100, for me the experience has been overly Great and helpful.

If you have an international degree especially in dentistry please don't enroll in this university. They won't accept you even if you do they will withdraw you, it doesn’t matter if you are an A student or not they don’t believe that “5 years of professional studies in dentistry” is enough for them!

This school is insane. I looked at just the website to see what majors they provide online and was immediately bombarded with calls and HUNDREDS of emails. They call me SEVEN times a day and make new numbers when I block the previous. The first call sent to my phone I told them I was literally just looking at the website and I'M NOT INTERESTED. From there they call each and every day, send out over twenty emails and I have said I don't want to or plan to go here. They also make multiple email accounts to send and harass me. What school that's credible is so desperate for students that they need to full on harass anyone who wants to look at the website... INSANE.

Updated on 05/20/2025: too many issues with financial aid department. Second time my aid has not been processed because of mistakes by financial aid causing me problems and putting me behind in classes to the point now I'm ready to just quit. Have lost all motivation and the only thing they tell you is, "We're sorry." I would give a negative star if I could.

This school is a money grab. It's equivalent to the McDonald's of Universities. Attend at your own will, you have been warned. They will change advisors on you once a month and no one knows any information ever. This is not a credible school.

The worse nursing graduate coordinator who tries to mess up your completion of the practicum at every turn. She dropped the balls so many times and they are being escalated to the dean of the MSN school but she continues to drop the ball, not holding herself accountable for the work that has to be done. She caused me to get delayed 5 weeks because she refused to take responsibility and accountability at getting me a preceptor even if the MSN Handbook said it is her final responsibility. So if you are having problem finding a preceptor, good luck at continuing this class because you won't find the help you need from this coordinator who likes to pass the buck to you, answer your emails late and using AI, very unprofessional.

The professors at this university is the problem. They belittle you and insult your intelligence. They want you to dumb down your work to fit their parameters of “similarities” and then don’t take any accountability. It is not professors teaching you or grading your work. It is all a computer system. They have “professors” in place to be the face of the class but after 3 years here it is evident the professors do not do a single act of actual grading their students work. They run it through a system, let it give a score and that’s it. With a system that will say using words like “physician” and “robust” is too similar to other works and is therefore plagiarism so let’s give you a zero for a grade. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME, MONEY AND ENERGY.

I have a previous degree. Upon starting CTU Online, I was told majority of credits would transfer. They did not! I had to question a few classes before they would look into it and eventually gave me the credits for only those 2 classes. I had a great admissions advisor. At random staff switches and you’re not notified. After complaining about the courses and the lack of knowledge from financial aid, I said I would like to quit. I was provided with a simple response to let them know when I decide and a very generic statement regarding financial aid- I was advised there was no one that could accommodate my request of an explanation on how their financial aid process works. I was given a few different answers regarding cost and class requirements. Save yourself the headache and find a place that is consistent and has better reviews. I wish I would have checked the reviews prior to starting and paying! There’s no support! Every conversation feels scripted. I have never felt so irrelevant in my life!

I Attended this school from 2015 -2019. Initially, the approach was warm and welcoming. However, the information provided by the admission staff was later found to be false and misleading. Information like guaranteed job placement and access to the job placement office is always available, and the cost is the lowest compared to other educational institutions. To date, the job placement has been null. The costs incurred were exceedingly more than what was told. Credits aren't transferrable. All of my Pell Grant funding was exhausted through this school. The degree is worthless, haven't gained employment in my field of study even with my work experience in the field.

Colorado Technical University (CTU) is an absolute gem in the realm of higher education, and it's a shame that some negative reviews fail to capture its true essence. Let me set the record straight and paint a glowing picture of what CTU truly represents. First and foremost, CTU is far from being a diploma mill. It's an institution that takes pride in its rigorous academic standards and commitment to providing students with a top-notch education. The university's accreditation ensures that students receive a quality education that is recognized and respected by employers and other reputable institutions.

Hi everyone, I'm updating my review since yesterday and I'm very pleased about the outcome and it was resolved before I even contacted the Institution about 240pm. I know some issues haven't been resolved for other. However never give up without the fight even when it seems like there's no end.

Colorado Technical University recently settled a class action lawsuit regarding its fraudulent practices. The school will mislead you, placing you in debt. It is a for-profit corporation that charges more than most schools. They are discriminatory, ruthless, and unethical. Their credits are not transferable, the MBA program is useless. If you went to the school, contact the FTC, Federal Student aid, and your state attorney general. I was ripped off, and now the school will pay. I have retained a lawyer and will be proceeding with legal action. I recommend you do the same! **

OB450 instructor pushed me to almost quit, she was never on time for Live Chats, after she starts she is all over the place, does not get grades out before the next assignment is due. For Unit 4 she had the regular Live Chat, beings students did not understand she held another unscheduled Live Chat on Sunday the same day the Individual Project was due. I had already turned mine in written per her Live Chat. When I listened to the scheduled one, rewrote my IP and she refused to redo the grade. It was her fault, if it had not been she would never had the unscheduled Live Chat on the due date.

I've been at CTU for over a year and once you enroll you're stuck at CTU until you're finished your degree. Once I started to have issues I tried to leave CTU but wanted to transfer any transferable credits but every time I asked someone about the process to leave CTU they never answered and kept switching the faculty I would ask. And here's what drove me to leave this review. The instructor Julie ** is the professor of Professional Written Communications and she is anything but "Professional". She's a narcissist abusing her power. I'll be uploading the photos after graduation.

Nearly 100% on all assignments even when skimping on. The admissions crew is unable to export content and/or give me access to a class closed down, so I could gather more notes. These are simple tasks that require basic but seem to be outside the box and unable to serve the education requests of their students. Admissions rep missing meeting unannounced and gave incorrect due date information for pr-req's.

My experience is that when it comes to financial aid and certification for VRRAP CTU needs a lot of work. They provide no consistent certification to the VA so my housing allowance has been short nary every month so far. They just tell you that's the way it is. NORMAL schools have semesters and you KNOW when and what you are getting. I have been late on my rent regularly because of this. This system can turn you into a homeless Veteran overnight if you are not careful. FIX IT DARN IT! I must call and haggle EVERY month to make sure they are getting it right. VA is slow enough without this mess to contend with. AND they refuse to give a consistent time your funds are disbursed. They are worried you are not going to pay up it seems.

Hello, I am not going to say much, but if you can avoid this diploma mill at all costs. I am currently trying to transfer after this session is over. The instructors are ok. It's the success coaches, it's the lack of communication with the staff, the information learned in the classes so far seems irrelevant to me. It just doesn't have a good vibe or feel to me. I currently have a 4.0 and I will graduate any school I attend maintaining that. I just figured they would be more helpful with the amount of money spent. I was told all the good in the world in the admission phase, and nothing I was told is happening. When you try and contact your success coach they don't seem too bright or takes forever to get back to you. Most don't follow through with their job. Don't go here. I'm warning you now. They not even a top 50 school. My name is Anthony ** just so the school knows when or if they see this.

This school is a scam. I have finished almost 200 credits but the school has told me I need more credit to graduate my degree plan which requires 180 credits. I also get assigned to class when I wasn't ready to take them. When I called their advisor Shaitwanna told me I need a document. When I wrote the document she told me the cut off day was yesterday. Not only that the reason I wanted to drop the class was I couldn't get a hold of the instructor I even have proof of trying to get a hold of instructor but they don't care. We have a case going on with this school for lying to me about finding me a job and assigning me so many credits.

Like many other reviews I read on this blog, I too had been denied access to my transcripts by CTU because of a balance due for classes they claim I had not dropped in time. I dropped the classes but like many others didn't follow up to ensure they were dropped and was charged over $7k for classes that I never had taken. I think it makes no sense to charge a student for classes they never took especially if they ended up repeating the course and paid for them at that time as well. They are basically charging students twice for the same class and this should be illegal in my opinion.

I was so excited to start school and become someone special in life. They were so inviting and kind all the way up until my first official day of class. Hounded me hourly to get my FAFSA completed. I did so within the first two days. Only to be called and told out of $62000.00 dollars I would be receiving $1500.00 spread out over the next 8 months in allotments of $158.00. Literally attempted to rob me for my ENTIRE grant. They keep nearly 100% of your grants and loans. Then attempt to bully you into accepting that. I immediately withdrew from the school and have been harassed ever since. Pathetic greedy frauds.

I wanted to pursue another bachelor's degree and am considering continuing on to another master's. I chose CTU because of the online technology and the choice of Professors. I am a decorated United States Air Force veteran and I worked in professional military education while serving. I was decorated for curriculum development in the Air Force and have done educational projects in the past.

I’ve been attending since Nov 2019 and have had a pretty good experience. Tuition is cheap and my federal loans are enough to see me through my master’s degree. The online program is largely self directed. If you need one on one time or heavy guidance, stick with a traditional university. I have been in healthcare administration for over 10 years, and worked my way up from a minimum wage call center rep to a business office manager, but I hit a ceiling and without a degree I cannot advance my career, regardless of experience.

Worst experience ever, Scam company profiting on poor working adult learners that are just trying to make a better life for themselves and their family. They are holding my transcripts hostage for many years now, making it impossible to get my Bachelor's Degree, been fighting for 4 years now with them, they put me on a payment plan while I was in attendance because they claimed I did not have enough funding, without my knowledge or approval, well I would have if they submitted there stuff properly instead just dispersing me extra funds after every semester.

Run!! Upon entering the program you are not given all the information. I made it all the way to the clinical practicum and was told that I had to take this APEA predictor exam. If the predictor exam is not passed then you may be given a chance to take, however you cannot move forward if you do not pass. They do nothing to prepare you for the exam. It was 4 students in my class. All 4 of us failed however I was the only one that had to spend more money retaking both courses that has nothing to do with the predictor. I have emails and texts from my classmates stating that they were told they didn't have to repeat, which is totally unfair. When I emailed and ask why I was retaking the entire course when none of my classmates had to, I was given the "we can't discuss other classmates" response. Rules were changed. I was told to appeal, and of course the appeal was denied.

The issue related to Graduation fee was resolved. Thank you.

Hi there, I took classes from 2009 to 2010. I signed up for this at the wrong time in my life. I was working and trying to get promoted on my job which did not work. CTU did not reach out to help me locate jobs in a field that was suggested by them, for me. I was experiencing anxiety but they were so eager to sign me up which I did online. I was asked to sign forms that I regret today. He knew nothing about me personally. So I wished I would of cancelled. I did get my degree but I have over $100,000 in debt!!!