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#16 Best online colleges in AmericaColorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $29,500 a year
Median debt at graduation: $28,312 (all students)
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Rankings
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In America
- Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in America#24 of 292
- Best online colleges in America#16 of 167
- Best colleges for criminal justice in America#135 of 1,046
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#171 of 950
- Best colleges for nursing in America#210 of 1,068
- Best colleges for accounting in America#223 of 1,132
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- Best colleges for education in America#288 of 1,318
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#283 of 1,238
- Best colleges for finance in America#183 of 744
- Best colleges for psychology in America#351 of 1,418
In Colorado
- Best colleges for nursing in Colorado#2 of 16
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Colorado#2 of 12
- Best colleges for criminal justice in Colorado#2 of 11
- Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in Colorado#2 of 10
- Best colleges for accounting in Colorado#2 of 9
- Best colleges for education in Colorado#4 of 18
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- Best colleges for business in Colorado#4 of 17
- Best colleges for music in Colorado#4 of 17
- Best colleges for psychology in Colorado#4 of 16
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Colorado#4 of 15
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Colorado#7 of 26
- Best colleges for English in Colorado#5 of 17
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.64%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.84%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.17 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$3,792
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $54,242 a year.
Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.
Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 6,730 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 30% · Women 70% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 45% |
| Total students | 8,254 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $29,500 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $54,242 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $28,312 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 64% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 22% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 24% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 49% |
| First-year retention | 84% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $50,416 |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $30 |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,754 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 37% |
Value: Solid (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computing and information science | |
| Nursing | |
| Business administration | |
| Human resources | |
| Accounting | |
| Health administration | |
| Theology | |
| Psychology | |
| Experimental psychology | |
| Criminal justice | |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | |
| Communication studies | |
| Teacher education |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Biological and physical sciences, Biology, Broadcasting, Clinical and counseling psychology, Computer science, Economics, Education (general), Engineering-Related Fields, English, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations, Global studies, History, Industrial Engineering, Information technology, Interdisciplinary studies, Kinesiology and exercise science, Liberal arts, Management information systems, Marketing, Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, Music, Other education, Outdoor Education, Pastoral counseling, Philosophy, Political science, Pre-health, Public relations, Religious Music and Worship, Secondary education, Social sciences, Software and media applications, Special education, Writing and rhetoric.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Psychology | |
| Business | |
| Health professions | |
| Education | |
| Theology and religious studies |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Suburb |
| Part-time undergraduates | 68% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 49% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $13,234 |
| Sports | NCAA Division II · Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 17 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 5%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Disability services | Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page |
| Faculty who are full-time | 20%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $1,901IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 17% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Denver International Airport (DEN)About 25 miles away · about 45 minutes by car |
| Town population | 156,583Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | DenverAbout 12 miles away · about 30 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 33°F in January · 73°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Lakewood, CO, about 3 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.10 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.30 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Colorado Christian University’s Compass Score?
- Very good (grade B+). It ranks in the top 25% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Colorado Christian University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $29,500 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How do Colorado Christian University’s graduates do?
- 64% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $50,416; the median federal debt at graduation is $28,312.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 126669
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Undenominational
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