Colorado Christian University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4413 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1221 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1146 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #18 of 38 | In Colorado |
| #1 of 4 | In Lakewood |
| #3637 of 4,114 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Undenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 8,200
- Graduates
- 1,751
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- 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.
562 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
6,135 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 | 5967 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1292 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 1181 (12%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 784 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 320 (3%) |
| Asian | 310 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 31 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 28 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Colorado Christian University is $30,940 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 | $26,010 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $24,819 |
| $48-75K | $27,203 |
| $75-110K | $26,257 |
| $110K+ | $33,274 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $40,442 | $14,170 |
| Tuition in-state | $40,442 | $14,170 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $40,442 | $14,170 |
| Fee in-district | $900 | $1,224 |
| Fee in-state | $900 | $1,224 |
| Fee out-of-state | $900 | $1,224 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,126 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,488 |
| Room charge | $7,222 |
| Meal charge | $6,266 |
Colorado Christian University majors
Colorado Christian University has granted 925 bachelor's degrees across 59 programs, 453 master's across 22 programs, and 20 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 | 241 | |||
| Applied Psychology | 178 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 20 | 91 | 25 | |
| Psychology, General | 58 | 67 | 1 | |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 38 | 58 | 29 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 81 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 64 | 1 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 56 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 17 | 25 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 6 | 22 | 8 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 23 | 13 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 12 | 10 | 9 | |
| Lay Ministry | 19 | 9 | ||
| Accounting | 16 | 10 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 23 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 5 | 18 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 21 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 9 | 12 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 20 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 20 | |||
| Creative Writing | 19 | |||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 4 | 11 | ||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 5 | 10 | ||
| Project Management | 10 | 4 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 5 | 8 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 3 | 10 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 11 | |||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 11 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 | |||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 10 | |||
| Information Technology | 2 | 8 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 9 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | |||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 8 | |||
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 8 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 7 | |||
| Industrial Engineering | 7 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 7 | |||
| Music, General | 6 | |||
| Youth Ministry | 6 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 5 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 5 | |||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 4 | |||
| Economics, General | 4 | |||
| History, General | 4 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | |||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 3 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Multicultural Education | 3 | |||
| Outdoor Education | 3 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 3 | |||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 3 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 3 | |||
| Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 2 | |||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 2 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Philosophy | 2 | |||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 | |||
| Computer Science | 1 | |||
| Divinity & Ministry | 1 | |||
| Education, General | 1 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | |||
| Finance, General | 1 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Pre-Physician Assistant | 1 | |||
| Public Administration | 1 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 236 | 925 | 453 | 20 |
Colorado Christian University has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 32% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 60% | 67% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Colorado Christian University has published 241 scientific papers with 920 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 134 |
| 2025 | 5 | 152 |
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
-
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 | 665 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 8787 West Alameda Avenue Lakewood, Colorado, 80226 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 156,000 |
| Phone | 3039633000 |