The mission of Colorado Technical University, an institution of higher learning, is to provide career-oriented education by teaching applied real-world, state-of the-practice programs in selected areas, serving the needs of students for employment and career advancement and the needs of industry for highly qualified professionals at the associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctorate levels.

About Colorado Technical University

Colorado Technical University was originally established in 1965, and since then "38,000 students have enrolled at Colorado Technical University to begin the rewarding climb towards personal, academic and professional career advancement by acquiring real-world knowledge and industry-current skills in their chosen career fields."

Colorado Technical University is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.