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Colorado Christian University Campus Tours & Visits — Lakewood, CO

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

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Acceptance

—

SAT Avg

5,363

Undergrads

15:1

Student : Faculty

55%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$50,416

Earnings 10yr

$25,458

Avg Net Price

Rankings

U.S. News

2025

#68

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Soccer

History & Fun Facts

•History CCU's heritage dates back to the formation of Denver Bible Institute in 1914.
•By 1919 the institute had grown immensely, and the first permanent home location was purchased by Denver businessmen.
•In 1945, Denver Bible Institute was granted a state charter to become a four-year Bible college known as Denver Bible College.
•Denver Bible College became Rockmont College in 1949.
•In 1981, Rockmont College was awarded accreditation by the North Central Association.

Source: Wikipedia

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Two Teacher Recommendations

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

58.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

5.3%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,000

Programs (83)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.3%

Freshman Retention78.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,623

10 Years$50,416

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

79%

Mixed

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%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

38

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

9

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

3

Motor Vehicle Theft

4

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

11

Drug Arrests

8

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DENDenver24 mi

ABQAlbuquerque333 mi

SLCSalt Lake City370 mi

Distance to Cities

Denver, CO6 mi

~10 min drive

Salt Lake City, UT366 mi

~10h 34m drive

Kansas City, MO563 mi

~16h 16m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (83)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

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