Founded in 1965, CTU offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees, primarily in business, management, and technology.

Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Robert (Bob) Turkisher, a flight engineer, founded the institution and served as its first president.

To support his efforts, Turkisher brought in Air Force Colonel Richard Davis to be the Human Resources Director at CTU.

Davis had experience in the Human Resources field after serving as a pilot, which allowed Turkisher to focus on developing the school’s programs and securing accreditation.

The story tells how the chief took the brave to a mountain peak, where he transformed into a golden eagle, soared above the land, gained knowledge and wisdom, and returned to guide his people.

The scholarship covers the full cost of tuition toward any CTU degree, including course materials, fees, and a new laptop computer.

said were "erroneous, deceptive, or misleading enrollment and advertising practices", giving the schools 60 days to take "corrective action".

[19] Colorado Technical University offers accredited degree programs in business, engineering, and applied scientific disciplines, including Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Engineering, Finance, Health Sciences, Information Systems and Technology, Management, and Public Administration.

[23] In 2023, CTU was ranked among the Best for Vets: Colleges by Military Times, marking the 8th year Colorado Tech appeared on this list.