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.
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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.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 25% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
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
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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.
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