Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,995
Graduate Enrollment: 1,284
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Undenominational
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, medium, primarily nonresidential
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higher part-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 27% / 73% (2017)
First generation college students: 44.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 40.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.6% (2017)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 44.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 20.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 11.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 7.2% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 61.0%
Black: 13.7%
Hispanic: 16.9%
Asian: 1.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 3.8%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 2.1%
Black: 13.7%
Hispanic: 16.9%
Asian: 1.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 3.8%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 2.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $48,330
In-State tuition: $35,436Out-of-State tuition: $35,436
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,194 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,910 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $500 (2022)
Average Family Income: $84,655 (2017)
Median Family Income: $29,376 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 32.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 44.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $28,312 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $300 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $22,965 |
| $30k-48k | $24,059 |
| $48k-75k | $21,688 |
| $75k-110k | $23,739 |
| $110k+ | $29,106 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 47%6-year graduation rate: 58%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 93.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $28,312 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $13,909 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $14,250 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 68.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 70.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 82.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 34.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 40.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $41,988 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $48,554 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 31 | $332 | $47,877 ($3,990) | $56,294 ($4,691) | |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Communication and Media Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 44 | $26,000 | $246 | $34,349 ($2,862) | $36,746 ($3,062) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 18 | $35,886 | $360 | $79,376 ($6,615) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 100 | $24,870 | $249 | $49,165 ($4,097) | $54,734 ($4,561) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 69 | $357 | $59,475 ($4,956) | $68,423 ($5,702) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 32 | $41,848 | $370 | $51,458 ($4,288) | $54,988 ($4,582) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Human Resources Management and Services. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 77 | $43,274 | $356 | $52,360 ($4,363) | $62,714 ($5,226) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Psychology, General. | 34 | $35,750 | $349 | $27,316 ($2,276) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 99 | $44,088 | $345 | $35,998 ($3,000) | $42,257 ($3,521) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 33 | $18,500 | $192 | $33,529 ($2,794) | $38,958 ($3,247) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 116 | $580 | $42,904 ($3,575) | $47,661 ($3,972) | |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 14 | $48,125 | $443 | $38,900 ($3,242) | |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 3 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 20 | $34,750 | $319 | $36,141 ($3,012) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 40 | $51,361 | $410 | $41,742 ($3,479) | $45,830 ($3,819) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 25 | $18,500 | $172 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 66 | $54,709 | $398 | $62,816 ($5,235) | $74,053 ($6,171) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 4 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 12 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 24 | $32,605 | $283 | $44,263 ($3,689) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Curriculum and Instruction. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 23 | $392 | $42,971 ($3,581) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 34 | $27,000 | $273 | $35,156 ($2,930) | $38,131 ($3,178) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, Other. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 12 | $24,500 | $257 | ||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 20 | $32,500 | $268 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Outdoor Education. | 4 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Philosophy. | 5 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 10 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 49 | $40,475 | $379 | $37,546 ($3,129) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 48 | $51,000 | $464 | $39,431 ($3,286) | |
| Master's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 17 | $409 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religious/Sacred Music. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 15 | $28,963 ($2,414) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $59,508Full time faculty: 18%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 15.0
School's endowment start of year: $4,874,636 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $6,710,503 (2022)