Campus Vibe
Suburban
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
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
5800.0%
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 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
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Varsity Sports
Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
108Above Average
Estimated from CO state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
Denverpop. 710K
6 mi(10 min)
Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
366 mi(634 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
563 mi(976 min)