Colorado Christian University
A good fit for students considering a private nonprofit institution in Colorado. median debt is moderately high. a private nonprofit school with 5,549 students.
About This School
Colorado Christian University is a private nonprofit institution located in Lakewood, Colorado with approximately 5,549 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $29,500 per year. The graduation rate is 64%, and the typical graduate earns $44,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Colorado Christian University (CCU) is a private Christian university in Lakewood, Colorado, United States. CCU was founded by Clifton Fowler in 1914 as the Denver Bible Institute.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 55% graduation rate means nearly half of students who start don't finish, which is a real concern worth asking about before committing. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $14,000, and the faith-based community in Lakewood appeals strongly to students who want Christianity woven into campus life. Worth considering if that mission aligns with your values, but push the admissions office on what support systems exist to help students actually reach graduation day.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 25% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Colorado Christian University graduates earn most above the national rate in Theological and Ministerial Studies ($58,775 vs $44,535 nationally), and most below it in Accounting and Related Services ($64,060 vs $76,194).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 120 | $72,519 | $68,257 | +$4,262 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 74 | $87,990 | $88,910 | −$920 |
| Psychology, General | 65 | $54,887 | $50,706 | +$4,181 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 56 | $43,168 | $47,382 | −$4,214 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 37 | $44,270 | $44,533 | −$263 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 25 | $60,115 | $58,716 | +$1,399 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 24 | $64,060 | $76,194 | −$12,134 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 22 | $69,617 | $68,069 | +$1,548 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 17 | $44,245 | $56,359 | −$12,114 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 15 | $44,849 | $55,378 | −$10,529 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 10 | $91,195 | $92,374 | −$1,179 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 8 | $58,775 | $44,535 | +$14,240 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degree here. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,549 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
Schools Like This in Colorado
University of Denver
Denver, CO · Private nonprofit
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO · Public
Regis University
Denver, CO · Private nonprofit
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO · Public
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO · Public
United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO · Public
See How Colleges Compare
Colorado Christian University is one of thousands of colleges in our data studies, each built from the same U.S. Department of Education data shown on this page. Compare schools head to head:
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Colorado Christian University cost?
The average net price at Colorado Christian University is about $29,500 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Colorado Christian University?
Colorado Christian University has a graduation rate of 64%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
All school names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this page is for identification purposes only and does not imply endorsement or affiliation with CollegeHelpGuide.