Colorado Christian University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very GoodCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Colorado Christian University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 8,965 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1914 and is one of the 5 colleges and schools located in Lakewood, Colorado.

Colorado Christian University is affiliated with Non-Denominational Church.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at Colorado Christian University.

Majors
Offered
81
Colorado Christian University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 81 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, Management, Theology and Religion, Business, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Colorado Christian University is high at 83% (well above Colorado average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
83%
Good
The graduation rate at Colorado Christian University is average - 62%.

Student to faculty ratio at Colorado Christian University is decent: 16:1. Find out more regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is very high, about $25,800 per year. The additional fees at Colorado Christian University not covered by tuition are about $1,100; this comes to a total of $26,900 a year.

Read the details about Colorado Christian University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
83%
According to recent data, 1,400 applications were submitted and 1,168 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

Colorado Christian University will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Colorado Christian University is $30.00. The graduate application fee is $50.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Colorado Christian University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (303) 963-3000 or check Colorado Christian University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,600
Medium
Colorado Christian University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Colorado Christian University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B
Dicey
Colorado Christian University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,200 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable - nearly $6,600 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Colorado Christian University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Colorado Christian University appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Colorado Christian University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Colorado Christian University
8787 West Alameda Avenue
Lakewood, Colorado
80226, USA
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