Colorado Christian University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	1,103
Religious affiliation	Undenominational
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Students retention rate	82%
On-time graduation rate	58%

Located in Lakewood, Colorado, Colorado Christian is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Colorado Christian University is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Colorado Christian University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Colorado Christian boasts an impressive student retention rate of 82% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 69% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

In-State Tuition & Fees

$35,436

Cost of attendance at Colorado Christian University in 2022 for students from Colorado.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average	$8,123
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$35,436

Cost of attendance at Colorado Christian University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average	$20,262
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Colorado Christian University received on average $21,571 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$21,571

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	67	17%	$4,189	$280,650
Other Federal Grant	70	18%	$6,974	$488,211
State Grant/Scholarships	48	12%	$4,895	$234,982
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	377	97%	$19,939	$7,517,084
Total Grant & Scholarships	382	99%	$21,571	$8,240,277

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Colorado Christian University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Colorado Christian University students is 58.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 54.3%.

58.2%

asian 50.0% 2 students
African American 33.3% 2 students
white 61.9% 166 students
unknown 57.1% 4 students
hispanic 44.2% 19 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 12 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Basketball Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Colorado Christian University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Colorado Christian University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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