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Colorado Christian University

CCU

Lakewood, Colorado 80226

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Known for psychology

Colorado Christian University is a private institution in Lakewood with particular strength in psychology and business.

A mid-sized campus of 5.4K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,416 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,458.

Established
1914
Motto
χαρις και αληθεια
Mascot
Cougars
Type
Private university
Conference
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Division
Division II
Acceptance
SAT Avg
5,363Students
15:1Student:Faculty
55%Grad Rate
$50,416Earnings 10yr
$25,458Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Colorado Christian University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$39,266
Room & Board$12,362
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$50,206
Average Net Price$25,458
Median Debt at Graduation$28,312
Monthly Payment (10yr)$300

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,073
$30–48K$19,581
$48–75K$21,574
$75–110K$25,679
$110K+$29,328

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,458

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

58.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

38

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (83)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,363
Gender Split
70% / 30%
Women / Men
First Generation
45%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Black 15%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.3%
Freshman Retention78.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,623
8 Years$44,365
10 Years$50,416

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$36,700
Men
$58,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#68

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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