Colorado Technical University (CTU) is a private, institution of higher learning in the United States. Founded in 1965, CTU offers accredited undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees in a number of subjects, focused primarily in the business, management, and technology disciplines. Colorado Technical University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). Colorado Technical College was established in 1965 with a focus on training former military personnel in technical and vocational subjects. In 1995, the institution gained university status and changed its name to Colorado Technical University. In March 1996, the school was acquired by Whitman Education Group, Inc. On July 1, 2003, Career Education Corporation merged with competitor Whitman Education Group, Inc., becoming the owner of Colorado Technical University. Presently, the university maintains Colorado campuses in Colorado Springs (main campus), Denver, Pueblo, and Westminster, as well as out-of-state campuses in North Kansas City, Missouri and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.