Colorado Christian Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Colorado Christian University is a private research university in Lakewood, Colorado, serving roughly 5,549 students. Colorado Christian University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $41,342 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $50,416 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $41,342
- 2024 Average Net Price: $29,500 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,549 31.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 64.41%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 44.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 13.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 20.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 15,515
- Room & Board: $13,234 annual estimate
Colorado Christian University: what the data shows
Common questions about Colorado Christian University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Colorado Christian University?
Colorado Christian University is located in Lakewood, CO (ZIP 80226).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Colorado Christian University public or private?
Colorado Christian University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Colorado Christian University cost?
Published tuition: $41,342.
Average net price after aid: $29,500.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $26,010 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $24,819 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $27,203 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $26,257 |
| $110,001+ | $33,274 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $165,368.
How big is Colorado Christian University?
Total enrollment: 5,549 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 15,515 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,751 students.
About 32% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Colorado Christian University?
150%-time completion rate: 64.41%.
First-year retention: 83.7%.
What do graduates of Colorado Christian University earn?
Median earnings: $41,623 six years after entry; $50,416 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $28,312.
37.47% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Colorado Christian University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor (241 completions)
- Applied Psychology (178 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (144 completions)
- Bible/Biblical Studies (135 completions)
- Psychology, General (128 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (81 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (65 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (56 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (44 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (39 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Colorado Christian University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 64.41%; median earnings $50,416 at 10 years; net price $29,500. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$41,342
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Colorado Christian University was $41,342.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$29,500
2024 Value
In 2024 Colorado Christian University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,500.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$118,000 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$29,500 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$165,368 4-Year Tuition
$13,234 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$55,576 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$222,304 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Colorado Christian University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
37.47% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
45.30% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Colorado Christian University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Colorado Christian University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $25,046 | $25,046 | $23,450 |
| 2014 | $26,430 | $26,430 | $23,698 |
| 2015 | $27,986 | $27,986 | $24,834 |
| 2016 | $29,360 | $29,360 | $23,849 |
| 2017 | $30,370 | $30,370 | $24,341 |
| 2018 | $31,866 | $31,866 | $24,344 |
| 2019 | $33,434 | $33,434 | $25,268 |
| 2020 | $34,750 | $34,750 | $25,051 |
| 2021 | $35,436 | $35,436 | $25,681 |
| 2022 | $37,432 | $37,432 | $22,405 |
| 2023 | $39,266 | $39,266 | $25,458 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Colorado Christian University reported total enrollment of about 5,549 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 30% male and 70% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (58.7%), Black or African American (16.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (15.7%). About 37.47% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 44.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
31.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Colorado Christian University in 2024 is 5,549 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 15,515 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,751 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 58.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
58.39% 100% Completion Time
64.41% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 58.39% of students graduating from Colorado Christian University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor: 17% male / 83% female
- Applied Psychology: 15% male / 85% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 52% male / 48% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Colorado Christian University.
Return on Investment
$28,312 Median Student Debt
$50,416 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
56.16% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
327.25% Return on Investment
5.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Colorado Christian University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 75 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Mental Health Counseling/Counselor: 241 completions
2. Applied Psychology: 178 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 144 completions
4. Bible/Biblical Studies: 135 completions
5. Psychology, General: 128 completions
6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 81 completions
7. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 65 completions
8. Elementary Education and Teaching: 56 completions
9. Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 44 completions
Most popular programs at Colorado Christian University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Colorado Christian University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Colorado Christian University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 20.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,470
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,792
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Colorado Christian University is a private non-profit institution located in Lakewood, CO, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Mental Health Counseling/Counselor, Applied Psychology, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 5,549 students. Student body composition includes White (58.7%), Black or African American (16.0%), Hispanic or Latino (15.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 64.41%. Approximately 37.47% of students receive Pell Grants. About 44.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Lakewood, CO 80226
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 75 distinct degree programs, Colorado Christian University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Colorado Christian University located?
Colorado Christian University is located in Lakewood, CO.
How much does Colorado Christian University cost?
Reported tuition is $41,342 and average net price is $29,500 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,234 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Colorado Christian University?
Colorado Christian University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 15,515 students, White (58.7%), Black or African American (16.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Colorado Christian University?
About 44.9% of students at Colorado Christian University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Colorado Christian University earn?
Median earnings are $41,623 six years after entry and $50,416 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Colorado Christian University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 64.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Colorado Christian University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $28,312.
Is Colorado Christian University public or private?
Colorado Christian University is a private nonprofit institution located in Lakewood, CO.
Is Colorado Christian University an HBCU?
No. Colorado Christian University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Colorado Christian University a tribal college?
No. Colorado Christian University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Colorado Christian University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Colorado Christian University does not meet that proxy (reported share 15.7%).
Is Colorado Christian University religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Colorado Christian University: Undenominational.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Colorado college costs
- Colorado colleges by ROI
- Lakewood, Colorado city profile
- Rocky Mountains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Colorado
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.