| Location: | Rockies |
| Setting: | Large City Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | Undenominational |
| Size: | Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Cougars |
The mission of Colorado Christian University is to serve God by providing Christ-centered higher education.
Colorado Christian University (CCU) is an interdenominational Christian liberal arts university. More than 2,200 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled at CCU’s main campus in Lakewood, Colorado and at regional centers throughout Colorado.
CCU is located at the edge of the Rocky Mountains in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb just 10 miles west of downtown Denver. In addition to the main campus, CCU's College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS) has four regional learning centers in Colorado and various partner and satellite sites throughout the state. Many CAGS courses are also available online.
CCU’s heritage dates back to the formation of Denver Bible Institute in 1914. As the demand for Christian education grew, Denver Bible Institute was granted a state charter to become a four-year Bible college known in 1945 as Denver Bible College. As expansion continued with the formulation of three main academic schools: the College of Liberal Arts, the Theological School, and the Bible Institute, Denver Bible College became Rockmont College in 1949. During this period of time, a Denver Bible Institute alumnus founded Western Bible Institute whose mission was to “prepare students for the field of ministry”.
In 1981, Rockmont College was awarded accreditation by the North Central Association, and four years later merged with Western Bible Institute to become Colorado Christian College. Recognizing the benefits of combining resources in order to create an influential Christian university in Colorado, Colorado Christian College merged with Colorado Baptist University, in 1989, to become what is now Colorado Christian University.
CCU is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and is the only member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities in an eight-state region. CCU is also a member of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities and the CCU School of Music has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, the national governing body for schools of music in higher education.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) Baseball (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) Track (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 16,740 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 16,590 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 150 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,770 | 24% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 5,403 | 87% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,198 | 64% | |
Any Aid: |
94% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 77% (Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 40% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 510, Math: 480 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 630, Math: 590 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 77% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 20, Verbal: 20, Math: 19 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 26, Verbal: 27, Math: 26 |
| Application Fee: | $ 55.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
