Colorado Christian University

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About Colorado Christian University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Undenominational

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Colorado Christian University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Lakewood, Colorado. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,188, and admissions are selective. The university offers 50 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 58%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $24,503.

Lakewood, CO

$24,503

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

82%

Retention Rate Insight

82% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

58%

Graduation Rate Insight

58% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

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High school transcript--

High school rank--

Letter of recommendation--

High school GPA--

Open admissionYes

Completion of college prep program--

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)--

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

9k

Students enrolled

56%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

66%

Unknown

3%

Black

11%

Hispanic

14%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

17% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

17%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

100

Total Online Enrollment

4,727

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

2% On-campus

98% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold100% online

AssociateCheck Bold100% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold96% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold100% online

Master'sCheck Bold100% online

DoctorateCheck Bold100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

18%

State Grant Aid

12%

Institution Grant Aid

97%

Pell Grant

17%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,974
State Grant Aid$4,895
Institution Grant Aid$19,939
Pell Grant Aid$4,037

Financial Outlook

$28k

Average student debtafter graduation

$38k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

4.1%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6Engineering.
7English Language And Literature/Letters.
8Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
9Health Professions And Related Programs.
10History
11History.
12Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
13Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
14Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
15Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
16Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
17Psychology.
18Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
19Security And Protective Services.
20Social Sciences.
21Theology And Religious Vocations.
22Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.