School Overview
Colorado Christian University (CCU) is privately owned and operated Christian university located in Lakewood, Colorado that focuses on undergraduate liberal arts education. The university was first founded at the Denver Bible Institute in 1914. While CCU’s mission is based in Christian principles and learning, it offers a large selection of secular, career-oriented degree programs.
General Information
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Admission Office 8787 West Alameda Avenue Lakewood, CO 80226 (303) 963-3200 (800) 443-2484 Fax: (303) 963-3201 [email protected] Contact: Jim McCormick Vice President of Student Development |
Main Address 8787 West Alameda Avenue Lakewood, CO 80226 (303) 963-3000 www.ccu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 2,142 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 562 Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,024 Graduate enrollment: 455 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $30 Online application fee: $30 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 42% |
College Majors
Arts, Visual & Performing Fine/Studio Arts B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Adult/Continuing Teacher Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Nursing (RN) A,B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies A Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Biological/Physical Sciences B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Social Sciences – General B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Bible Studies B,C |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Colorado Christian University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (303) 963-3000 |
| Website: | WWW.CCU.EDU |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.ccu.edu/admissions/freshmen/ |
| Address: | 8787 West Alameda Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80226 |
| Setting: | Rural: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 7,032 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 36% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 16 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 3,089 (44% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $29,360 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $29,360 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 99% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $16,414 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Colorado Christian University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Colorado Christian University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 9 | 2 | 9 | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 2 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | 3 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 2 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | ||||
| Grand total | 24 | 10 | 40 | 4 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Colorado Christian University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 1 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Grand total | 13 | 7 | 13 | 4 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Colorado Christian University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
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| In-state | $29,360 |
| Out-of-state | $29,360 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $13,407 |
| Out-of-state | $13,407 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 348 | 99% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 342 | 97% | $16,414 |
| Student loan aid | 214 | 61% | $8,428 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 3,190 | 51% | $9,239 |
| Federal student loans | 2,510 | 40% | $8,279 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Colorado Christian University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Colorado Christian University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 0 | 0 | 0 | Percent admitted | % | % | % |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | % | % | % |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Colorado Christian University Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 7,032 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 6,307 |
| Graduate enrollment | 725 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Colorado Christian University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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