Colorado Springs Colleges & Universities


Colorado Springs: One Mile High and Immeasurably Rich with Possibilities
Students thinking of pursuing degrees in Colorado Springs enjoy a panoply of higher education opportunities, ranging from respected military institutions to religious universities, and everything in between. When you're through hitting the books, Colorado Springs offers enough variety of nightlife, shopping, live music, and quirky festivals--such as the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, a motor sports race that ascends almost 5,000 feet, or Bighorn Sheep Day, surely one of the country's most unique nature walks--to entertain all tastes... continue »

Colorado Springs Locations at a Glance

  • 1.  DeVry University - Colorado Springs
225 South Union Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
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  • 2.  University of Phoenix - Southern Colorado Campus
5725 Mark Dabling Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
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  • 3.  DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management - Colorado Springs
1175 Kelly Johnson Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
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  • 4.  Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs
4435 N. Chestnut Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
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  • 5.  NAU - Colorado Springs
5125 North Academy Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
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  • 6.  CollegeAmerica - Colorado Springs
3645 Citadel Drive South
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
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Campus Programs

  • DeVry University - Colorado Springs

    DeVry University provides quality education that employers respect, and is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (ncahlc.org), the same organization that accredits many other well-known public and private schools.

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  • University of Phoenix - Southern Colorado Campus

    With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you’re seeking an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work—and much sooner than you might expect.

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  • DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management - Colorado Springs

    A degree from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management gives you the credibility to succeed in your career, whether you are just starting out, already in the work force or contemplating a career change. For more than 34 years, Keller has delivered relevant, practical graduate management education that has helped thousands of alumni transform their skills and sharpen their competitive edge.

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  • Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs

    Prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow with a degree from Colorado Technical University. CTU offers career-track programs in a variety of in-demand fields.

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  • NAU - Colorado Springs

    Flexible career learning to fit your busy lifestyle - National American University. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who complete the program and other important information, please visit http://webapps.national.edu/programdisclosures.

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  • CollegeAmerica - Colorado Springs

    Finally, a college that delivers. CollegeAmerica is truly unique in that their curriculum is designed for one purpose and one purpose only: to prepare students for success.

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Colorado Springs founder General William Palmer showed remarkable prescience when, in the summer of 1871, he established the city with hopes of making it a cutting-edge resort community. Because, throughout the years and the economic changes brought about by the gold rush and several military installations, Colorado Springs has remained at its core a playground of breathtaking natural beauty.

Given the mythically-named landmarks that surround this mile-high city--Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Seven Falls, and Cave of the Winds--matters hardly could have turned out otherwise. Indeed, Colorado Springs has long been heralded as a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts who visit and often even relocate to the city for its mild year-round temperatures and near endless opportunities for biking, hiking, rafting, horseback riding, fishing, and hot air ballooning.

When the people of Colorado Springs go to work, they most often do so in the booming industries of the military, the high-tech sector of the economy, and tourism. The defense industry boasts a long and lucrative history in Colorado Springs, and today's military contingent focuses primarily on aerospace and missile defense. Colorado Springs' many high-tech industries include:
  •   Verizon
  •   Hewlett-Packard
  •   Intel
  •   SINA

The service sector of the city's economy is also experiencing notable growth.
Colorado Metro Areas
Colorado Springs Facts & Stats
City Website: http://www.springsgov.com/

Area : 482.1 km2

County: El Paso

Population (2000): 360890

Area Codes: 719

Elevation: 6,035 feet

Geographic Features: Pike's Peak

Attractions: US Airforce Academy, Garden of Gods

Nickname: "The Springs"
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