School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Undenominational
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Colorado Christian University is a medium-sized private university located on a suburban campus in Lakewood, Colorado. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,730, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 71%. The university offers 67 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 55%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $26,668.
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Test scores--
High school transcriptRequired
High school rank--
Letter of recommendationRequired for some
High school GPA--
Open admissionYes
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)--
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
ACT 25th-75th Percentile-
SAT 25th-75th Percentile-
9k
Students enrolled
73%
Online student enrollment
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
White
64%
Unknown
3%
Black
12%
Hispanic
13%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
20% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Yes
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6,038
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.73% online, 27% on-campus.
35% On-campus
65% Online
Certificates92% online
Associate94% online
Bachelor's40% online
Graduate Certificate100% online
Master's96% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $26,668 | $26,668 |
Graduate | $15,509 | $15,509 |
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
On-campus room and board | $12,362 |
On-campus other expenses | $1,614 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $11,100 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $1,614 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $1,614 |
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $41,644 | $41,644 |
Off-campus without family | $40,382 | $40,382 |
Off-campus with family | $29,282 | $29,282 |
Federal Grant Aid
20%
State Grant Aid
17%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
20%
$28k
Average student debtafter graduation
$38k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
5 | Education. | |||
6 | Engineering. | |||
7 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
8 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
9 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
10 | History. | |||
11 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
12 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
13 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
14 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
15 | Psychology. | |||
16 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
17 | Social Sciences. | |||
18 | Theology And Religious Vocations. | |||
19 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.