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Private nonprofit, 4-Year
Lakewood, CO

Colorado Christian University

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in CO. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$39,266

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

58.1%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$50,416

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Colorado Christian University is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Lakewood, CO. With a competitive tuition profile of $39,266, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 58.1% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$157,064

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

7.7 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$20,416

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$47,096

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$251,256

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Colorado Christian University is $28,312.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
70.0%
30.0%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
61.4%
Hispanic
15.0%
Black
14.7%
Two or more
3.7%
Unknown
2.7%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
International
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

8

Burglary

2

Theft

6

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$39,266

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$21,073
$30k - $48k$19,581
$48k - $75k$21,574
$75k+$25,679

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$28,312
Pell Grant Recipients32.9%
Using Federal Loans41.9%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment48.8%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$24,817
Pell Grant Recipients33.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

78.9%

Success

58.1%

In-State Cost

$39,266

Age 25+ Students

48.8%

Carnegie Class

Master's: Larger

Working at 6yr

1,893 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Lakewood (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Lakewood (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.