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CTU follows an 11-week term (quarter) system. Each online degree term consists of two 5 1/2 week sessions. Each Colorado Springs or Denver South term is 11 weeks.

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Redesign Active duty military, Reserve, National Guard and eligible spouses receive a reduced rate and may qualify for federal financial aid options.

Veterans may qualify for federal financial aid options, and can use veteran military education benefits to help pay for their degree.

Transfer students may be eligible to transfer in previous college credit—up to 75% of qualifying credit towards a degree.

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CTU alumni may qualify for a Lifelong Learning Grant and other financial assistance.

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CTU offers students the opportunity to take advantage of a number of institutional grants and scholarships4 that can help reduce the cost of their education.

CTU offers the Liberty Grant to veterans of the military and their eligible spouses not using Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits.

Grant availability may change throughout the program. For the most up-to-date information on available grants, please contact a CTU Financial Aid Representative.

Do you plan to use the Liberty Grant?4

4University grants or scholarships are based on established criteria as published in the University Catalog and are awarded after verification that the conditions of eligibility have been met. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

CTU offers students the opportunity to take advantage of a number of institutional grants and scholarships4 that can help reduce the cost of their education.

Our Lifelong Learning Grant recognizes CTU alumni who have received their degree and intend to continue on to pursue their next level degree at CTU.

Grant availability may change throughout the program. For the most up-to-date information on available grants, please contact a CTU Financial Aid Representative.

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4University grants or scholarships are based on established criteria as published in the University Catalog and are awarded after verification that the conditions of eligibility have been met. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

CTU is proud to have established educational corporate alliances with many companies where company employees, their spouses and eligible dependents can receive tuition grants.4

To learn more, or see if your company is eligible, contact your HR department or ask for assistance from a CTU Admissions Advisor.

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4University grants or scholarships are based on established criteria as published in the University Catalog and are awarded after verification that the conditions of eligibility have been met. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

CTU students may work for a company or organization that offers tuition reimbursement to employees who are focused on pursuing their education.

If you know how much your employer offers for tuition reimbursement toward a degree program, enter it here. If you are unsure, contact your HR department to see if you are eligible.

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College transfer credit could lead to savings on out-of-pocket costs and reduce time to graduation. Students could potentially transfer-in up to 75% of their chosen degree program credits that were earned at another accredited post-secondary institution.

Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.

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Bachelor programs may transfer in up to 30 courses.

2Transfer credit is evaluated at an individual basis. Not all courses and credits eligible to transfer. See the University Catalog regarding CTU’s transfer credit policies.

6 One semester credit = 1.5 quarter credit hours.

CTU Fast Track™ is an innovative series of self-assessment exams that is designed to tap into the knowledge you've acquired through your work and life experiences. If you pass a Fast Track exam you can receive full credit for the course, and save on time and money.1 Learn more here.

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1 The ability to reduce time in school and/or reduce tuition towards the full cost of a degree program depends on the number of CTU Fast TrackTM exams successfully passed. Fast Track program credits are unlikely to non-transferable. Not all programs are eligible for possible 30% reduction in time and money. Courses eligible are subject to change. Students should not rely on potential Fast Track savings or eligibility when making an enrollment decision.

CTU offers Master's Advantage and Doctoral Advantage programs to students who want to get a head start on their next degree at CTU.

Find out more: Master’s Advantage ™ Doctoral Advantage .

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CTU includes the cost of books and fees** in our estimate, so you can be confident that the calculated amount shown here is a reasonable estimate of the cost to pursue your degree, based on the information you provided.

Estimated total direct costs do not include indirect costs such as Cost of Attendance***, listed below.
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3 Adjusted on 2 years averages of inflation, data based on the national averages from the “BLS Table 1800. Consumer Expenditure Survey 2022”: http://www.bls.gov/cex/tables/calendar-year/mean-item-share-average-standard-error/cu-region-1-year-average-2022.pdf

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1Base tuition includes all coursework required for completion of a full degree program. Books are included in the estimated tuition cost for the online campus and are not displayed as a separate charge.

2The Technology Fee is $220 per term (non-refundable). The Technology Fee covers student access to and maintenance of the following University systems: Student Portal, Virtual Classroom, intellipath® adaptive learning platform, CTU Mobile App, CTU Messenger, e-Book reader, and student email. Students utilizing VA education benefits will be exempt from the fee. A non-refundable $200 graduation fee will be charged to the student’s account during their final term. The graduation fee covers one diploma and diploma cover, two official University transcripts, honor cord (if applicable), regalia (if the graduate is attending a ground graduation ceremony), and costs related to the production of the annual ground graduation ceremony. A $1,000 non-refundable Doctoral Symposium fee is charged to a student’s account each term in which a Doctoral student is registered for the two required symposium events. This fee covers administrative costs such as conference rooms, AV equipment, academic event materials and supplies that are associated with the symposium event. Students interested in attending more than the two required symposium events will be responsible for paying for their hotel accommodations in addition to the non-refundable Doctoral Symposium fee. Please see the Doctoral Symposium section of the University Catalog for more information. See the Tuition and Fees Schedule for Cost of Attendance and other additional information.

*This calculator is designed to give you a general idea of how much it may cost to complete a degree program at CTU based on the information that you have provided and assumes you will pass all of your courses as scheduled. CTU evaluates tuition and fee rates periodically, and these rates may be subject to change. Since the assumptions that you relied on to reach the estimated program cost and graduation date shown may change, you should discuss the total cost of, and time to complete your program at CTU with an Admissions Advisor prior to enrollment. Transfer credit is not guaranteed until the official transcript is evaluated. The associate and bachelor’s degree programs are designed as 24 and 48 month programs respectively. Many factors will impact your time to completion, including course loads, proficiency and/or acceptance of transfer credits and breaks. For the purposes of providing an estimated graduation date, this calculator assumes continuous enrollment with no breaks. Nothing displayed on this page is intended as an offer.

**At CTU, students who are enrolled through a ground campus may have the option of taking courses in three modalities, or delivery methods. The options available are: face-to-face, fully online, or blended. Please note that not all courses will be available in all delivery methods. For the purposes of this calculator, selection of Colorado Springs or Denver South uses the fully face-to-face options to estimate tuition, fees, books, and graduation date. The books and fees presented in this calculator are an estimate and may vary. Additional fees may apply for students taking courses online. See the tuition and fees schedule for more information.

***The cost of attendance (COA), is the average academic year education-related cost for attending a program at an institution of higher education. Expected charges include direct costs, such as tuition and fees, and indirect costs, such as room and board, travel, books and supplies, and other personal expenses. The COA will differ based on various circumstances, such as your enrollment status and living situation. Students living with their parents should reference the ‘With Parent’ components below. Students receiving Military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) should reference the ‘BAH’ components below. All other students should reference the ‘Off-Campus’ components.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Degree programs and concentrations vary by campus and are subject to change. CTU cannot guarantee employment, salary,or career avancement.