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Colorado Christian University, also known as CCU, was established in 1914, and is a private institution located in Lakewood, Colorado. The university offers more than 30 programs in graduate, undergraduate, and adult undergraduate courses. The courses lead to associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degrees. Apart from these, a number of certification courses and pre-professional programs are also available here. Colorado Christian University offers the following academic divisions:
Colorado Christian University's athletics department fields a large number of men’s and women's sports teams. They compete in intercollegiate events under the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. The teams are nicknamed the Cougars, and they participate in sports including baseball, basketball, cross country, and golf.
Colorado Christian is in a large suburb, in Lakewood, CO. The school has a Undenominational religious affiliation. Colorado Christian is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at Colorado Christian include business and management, education and teaching, and therapy and counseling.
The school does not admit all applicants. Colorado Christian attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
The school, in 2007, had 2,151 students (1,504 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at Colorado Christian are minorities.
Dorm living is common. Colorado Christian makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Colorado Christian University
8787 West Alameda Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80226
General Phone: (303) 963-3000
http://WWW.CCU.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 116 | curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, early childhood education, education courses, English teaching, math teaching, middle school teaching |
| Business And Management | 101 | human resources, business management, organizational behavior, accounting, marketing, MIS, business administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 36 | counseling psychology, psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 23 | international studies, general studies, social services, history, English, liberal arts and sciences, creative writing |
| Religion And Philosophy | 19 | youth ministry, bible studies, theology |
| Science | 8 | biology |
| Media | 6 | communication studies, recording arts tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer and info science, computer services management |
| Music | 4 | music, various music studies, music performance |
| Design | 0 | interior design |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | film and photography |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | exercise science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Colorado Christian in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 206 | 37 |
| Master's degree | 108 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 1 |
In 2007, Colorado Christian had a total enrollment of 2,151 students (1,504 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 67% |
| Graduate | 33% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 38% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 50% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Colorado Christian offers campus housing for 656 of its 1,504 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Lakewood, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 12 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,145 | 910 | 79% | 327 | 36% |
| Men | 492 | 377 | 77% | 153 | 41% |
| Women | 653 | 533 | 82% | 174 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 74% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,000 |
| Room and board | $ 8,721 |
| Room charge | $ 4,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,188 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,170 |
Financial Aid:
Colorado Christian participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 940100)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 23 | 17 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $62,163 | 6 | $59,750 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $54,791 | 7 | $48,386 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $43,175 | 4 | $45,800 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $55,335 | 17 | $51,788 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Track | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 62 | 47 | 109 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Track | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| Baseball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 29 | 26 | 55 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Music, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Colorado Christian Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Undenominational affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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