Colorado Christian University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4611 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1276 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1200 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #18 of 38 | In Colorado |
| #1 of 4 | In Lakewood |
| #3892 of 4,586 | For Education Majors |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Undenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 6,730
- Graduates
- 1,524
- Male:Female Ratio
- 31:69
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.ccu.edu
Colorado Christian University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Colorado Christian University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
443 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,595 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Colorado Christian University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5309 (65%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1114 (14%) |
| Black or African American | 1002 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 285 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 250 (3%) |
| Asian | 200 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 22 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 22 (0.3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Colorado Christian University is $26,770 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $21,073 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,581 |
| $48-75K | $21,574 |
| $75-110K | $25,679 |
| $110K+ | $29,328 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $38,516 | $15,509 |
| Tuition in-state | $38,516 | $15,509 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $38,516 | $15,509 |
| Fee in-district | $750 | $1,224 |
| Fee in-state | $750 | $1,224 |
| Fee out-of-state | $750 | $1,224 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,152 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,846 |
| Room charge | $6,878 |
| Meal charge | $5,968 |
Colorado Christian University majors
Colorado Christian University has granted 737 bachelor's degrees across 52 programs, 398 master's across 19 programs, and 4 doctorate degrees in Nursing Practice. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Colorado Christian University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 205 | |||
| Applied Psychology | 131 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 12 | 97 | 22 | |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 48 | 37 | 31 | |
| Psychology, General | 41 | 64 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 74 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 62 | 1 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 39 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 14 | 25 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 9 | 13 | 11 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 11 | 17 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 5 | 13 | 9 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 23 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 4 | 17 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 19 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 7 | 11 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 17 | |||
| Lay Ministry | 8 | 9 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 16 | |||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 2 | 13 | ||
| Accounting | 10 | 4 | ||
| Project Management | 10 | 2 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | |||
| History, General | 11 | |||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 4 | 6 | ||
| Outdoor Education | 9 | |||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 8 | |||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 8 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 5 | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 7 | |||
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 7 | |||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 5 | 2 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 6 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | |||
| Industrial Engineering | 6 | |||
| Information Technology | 3 | 3 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | |||
| Public Administration | 6 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 5 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 5 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 4 | |||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 3 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 3 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 3 | |||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 3 | |||
| Creative Writing | 2 | |||
| Economics, General | 2 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 2 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Multicultural Education | 2 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 2 | |||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 | |||
| Divinity & Ministry | 1 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 1 | |||
| Youth Ministry | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 212 | 737 | 398 | 4 |
Colorado Christian University has a graduation rate of 55%, which is among the 48% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 51% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Colorado Christian University has published 238 scientific papers with 800 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Medicine, Computer Science, Biology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | 4 | 4 |
| 2004 | 3 | 4 |
| 2005 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 | 0 | 4 |
| 2007 | 5 | 8 |
| 2008 | 3 | 8 |
| 2009 | 2 | 6 |
| 2010 | 6 | 9 |
| 2011 | 1 | 8 |
| 2012 | 7 | 19 |
| 2013 | 3 | 15 |
| 2014 | 3 | 26 |
| 2015 | 2 | 24 |
| 2016 | 12 | 24 |
| 2017 | 8 | 16 |
| 2018 | 10 | 26 |
| 2019 | 18 | 26 |
| 2020 | 20 | 71 |
| 2021 | 23 | 79 |
| 2022 | 41 | 109 |
| 2023 | 30 | 147 |
| 2024 | 23 | 132 |
Notable alumni
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William L. Armstrong
- Occupations
- politicianbanker
- Biography
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William Lester Armstrong Jr. was an American businessman, administrator, and politician. He was a member of the Republican Party and served as a United States representative and Senator from Colorado.
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Kevin Lundberg
- Occupations
- businesspersonpolitician
- Biography
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Kevin Lundberg is an American businessman and former legislator in the U.S. state of Colorado. Before his appointment to the State Senate in 2009 as a Republican, he was elected to serve as the Representative to House District 49 in the Colorado House of Representatives in 2003. He was appointed to the Colorado Senate in 2009, replacing Senator Steve Johnson after his resignation. He represented Senate District 15, which encompasses Berthoud, Estes Park, Laporte, Loveland, Red Feather Lakes and Wellington. In the 2015 legislative session he served as the Assistant Majority Leader for the Senate Republican caucus. From 2016 to early 2019, he served on the Joint Budget Committee and chaired the Senate Appropriations Committee.
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Brian Brock
- Occupations
- theologianphilosopher
- Biography
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Brian Brock is an American theologian. He holds a Personal Chair in Christian Ethics at the School of Divinity, History, and Philosophy, University of Aberdeen.
General info
| Alternative names | CCU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1914 |
| Motto | Grace and Truth |
| Colors | navy blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to August |
| Total FTE staff | 707 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 8787 West Alameda Avenue Lakewood, Colorado, 80226 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 156,000 |
| Phone | 3039633000 |