Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs
Social & Lifestyle

What's it like at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Colorado Technical - Colorado Springs. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Very Sunny
226 or more days of sun / year
Suburb
Campus Setting
35°
Average winter temp
68°
Average summer temp

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs:

100°
85.0
70.0
55.0
40.0
25.0
10.0
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Very Sunny
Pile on the sunscreen!
226 or more days of sun / year
Snowfall
Extreme
Get out the snowplow!
35 or more inches of snow / year

Geography

Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is in a suburban setting with high walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Colorado Springs
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Suburb
Closest national park
Great Sand Dunes tiol Park and Preserve (75 mi)
Distance to coast
Gulf (876 mi)

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs.

Politics

Democrat
State vote for president
Democrat
Elected governor
Republican
County vote for president

Colorado elected a Democrat in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Democrat, and the county votes Republican.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

Colorado's gun laws are:

Permissive
Students with concealed carry permits may have a gun on campus.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is affiliated with:

None

Student Life

Eager to get involved at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

No organizations found
No events found

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