Colorado Springs Area Universities
Higher education facilities in the Pikes Peak region provide an
abundance of educational opportunities -- over 200 programs embrace
arts, science, business, engineering, medicine and law; 60 fields
of study lead to postgraduate degrees. This emphasis on higher education
evolved from the presence of many high tech businesses that have
located here and our highly educated residents. Over twenty-five
percent of the areas residents have a college degree, ranking Colorado
Springs among the top cities in the U.S. in number of school years
completed. The colleges and universities of Colorado Springs not
only serve the "traditional" post-high school student, but the older
student seeking new skill and career opportunities.
| A-M Schools: |
Adams State College, Blair Junior College,
Beth El College of Nursing, Colorado College, Colorado Technical
College, Denver Technical College, University of Colorado Colorado
Springs |
| N-Z Schools: |
Nazarine Bible College, Pikes Peak
Community College, Regis University, University of Phoenix,
University of Southern Colorado, Webster University |
Adams State College
Located
in Alamosa, Colorado in the spectacular San Luis Valley, Adams State
College is an ideal state-supported liberal arts college that provides
superior academic programs and a dynamic campus community. Adams
State, founded in 1921,is located on a 90-acre campus in Alamosa,
CO. The College offers Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees
in 44 areas of study. The enrollment numbers for the school are
2,000 undergraduates and 500 graduate students.
http://www.adams.edu
Blair Junior College
Blair Junior College has been a part of Colorado Springs since 1897
and specializes in career training. Blair offers two-year associate
degrees along with shorter term diploma programs to prepare students
for jobs in business and industry. About 80 percent of Blair's 850
students are women.
(719) 574-1082
Beth El College of Nursing
Founded in 1904, Beth El is owned by the City and operates in cooperation
with the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and offers a
baccalaureate degree in nursing. Beth El also maintains a close
working relationship with Memorial Hospital for its 185 students.
The school provides continuing education programs for registered
nurses and allied health professionals along with a neonatal nurse
practitioner program. This year, Beth El has made a major commitment
to graduate nursing programs and is looking at expanding into degree
programs in other health fields, such as radiology, wellness and
sports medicine.
(719)475-5011
Colorado College
Founded in 1874, Colorado College is the Grand Dame of higher education
in the Rocky Mountain region. Having been in continuous operation
longer than any other institution, this private liberal arts college
contributes to the educational and cultural needs of the region
with an outstanding academic program and a host of cultural events.
Independent and coeducational with 1,900 students from 49 states
and 14 foreign countries, the College boasts a 14:1 student to faculty
ratio. Colorado College, with an emphasis on teaching is a highly
regarded liberal arts school. Through the years, the College has
produced seven Rhodes Scholars and more winners of Watson Fellowships
than any other college in the country.
The College offers a unique academic calendar, where the academic
year is divided into eight 3 1/2 week sessions. The college's 80-acre
lovely campus and beautiful buildings are located in a residential
section just north of downtown.
(719) 389-6000
http://www.coloradocollege.edu
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
The
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is dedicated to inspiring
students to make learning a lifetime pursuit. UCCS is not a traditional
university because it offers programs to a diverse blend of students
from the 18-year old college freshmen to senior citizens who never
want to stop learning. UCCS offers 21 undergraduate degrees, 14
Master's Degrees and a Ph.D in Electrical Engineering. All disciplines
are offered through the College of Business, College of Letters,
Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering and Applied Science, the
Graduate School, the School of Education and the Graduate School
of Public Affairs.
Ninety-five percent of the more than 5,700 students at UCCS are
Colorado residents. The University is proud of its 15:1 student
to faculty ratio, the lowest of any state-supported institution
in Colorado, and it boasts many faculty members who are nationally
acclaimed in their respective fields. About 12 percent of the students
are minority and 55 percent of the students are women. A facilities
master plan calls for a new residence hall (completed), a new classroom
building and increased library space.
UCCS is one of the four campuses in the University of Colorado System.
Many students are already employed and are pursuing an education
to further their careers.
Phone: (719) 262-3000
http://www.uccs.edu
Colorado Technical College
Colorado
Technical College is a fully accredited, private four-year institution
providing training to students looking for careers or advancement
in Colorado Springs' high tech job market. The college offers Associate
and Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Science and Electronics,
Biomedical, and Solar Engineering. Postgraduate programs are offered
in computer science and management. Colorado Tech is also affiliated
with the Software Engineering Institute of Carnegie Mellon University
in Pittsburgh offering a software engineering program.
(719) 598-0200
http://www.colotechu.edu
Denver Technical College
Denver Tech is dedicated to offering post-secondary educational
programs in a variety of technical and academic discplines to meet
the needs of the community. It offers associate degrees in business,
accounting, computer science, electronics and sports medicine. A
Bachelors degree program in Health-Care Administration was added
in 1993 and in 1994 an associate program in physical therapy assisting
is planned. Enrollment is currently at 500.
(719) 632-3000
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Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919
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