Colorado Christian University

https://www.ccu.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $27,631
    3.61% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $30,940
    After Financial Aid
    2022 Default Rate
    0.0383%
    on Student Loans
    2014 Acceptance Rate
    94.3%
    1,427 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    9,951
    26.2% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    63.3%
    260 Graduates

    About

    Colorado Christian University is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, CO. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Colorado Christian University were Mental Health Counseling (241 degrees awarded), Biblical Studies (29 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (25 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,694 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Colorado Christian University. 71.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,152 degrees), 4.54 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (254 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Colorado Christian University is $27,631, which is $3,631 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Colorado Christian University was 0.0383%, corresponding to 1 out of the 2,614 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Colorado Christian University is $27,631, which is $3,631 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,940.

    In 2024, 64% of undergraduate students attending Colorado Christian University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $27,631
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Colorado Christian University was $27,631. The cost of tuition at Colorado Christian University is $3,631 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $30,940
    2024 Value
    15.6%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Colorado Christian University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,940. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Colorado Christian University grew by 15.6%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $11,731
    Room and Board
    $1,000
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Colorado Christian University was of $11,731 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.61% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    64%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    45%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    64% of undergraduate students at Colorado Christian University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 12.3% with respect to 2023, when 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Colorado Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Student Loan Default Rate

    Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
    0.0383%
    2022 Default Rate
    1
    Number of Defaults

    In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Colorado Christian University was 0.0383%, which represents 1 out of the 2614 total borrowers.

    A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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    Admissions

    Colorado Christian University received 1,427 undergraduate applications in 2014.

    There were 9,951 students enrolled at Colorado Christian University in 2024.

    Colorado Christian University has an overall enrollment yield of 40.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    94.3%
    Acceptance Rate in 2014
    1,346
    Accepted Out of 1,427

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    Enrollment

    Colorado Christian University had a total enrollment of 9,951 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Colorado Christian University is 2,604 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,347. This means that 26.2% of students enrolled at Colorado Christian University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Colorado Christian University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60% White, 13% Hispanic or Latino, 11.9% Black or African American, 3.22% Two or More Races, 3.12% Asian, 0.663% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.312% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Colorado Christian University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.9%), followed by White Male (24.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.27%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.8%), followed by White Male (17.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.63%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    26.2%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Colorado Christian University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,951 students. The full-time enrollment at Colorado Christian University is 2,604 and the part-time enrollment is 7,347. This means that 26.2% of students enrolled at Colorado Christian University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    84%
    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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Colorado Christian University was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Colorado Christian University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      5,967 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      1,292 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      1,181 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Colorado Christian University is 60% White, 13% Hispanic or Latino, 11.9% Black or African American, 3.22% Two or More Races, 3.12% Asian, 0.663% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.312% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 740 more women than men received degrees from Colorado Christian University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Colorado Christian University is white (1,152 degrees awarded). There were 4.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (254 degrees).

    The most common Masters Degree concentration at Colorado Christian University is Mental Health Counseling (241 degrees awarded), followed by Biblical Studies (29 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (25 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Colorado Christian University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (210 degrees awarded), Psychology (306 degrees), and English (28 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Colorado Christian University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,694,879 people), Registered nurses (1,603,361 people), Secondary school teachers (567,509 people), Education administrators (350,997 people), and Other managers (312,059 people).

    The most specialized majors at Colorado Christian University in 2024 are Theology (210 degrees awarded), Psychology (306 degrees), English (28 degrees), Education (155 degrees), and Health (427 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Colorado Christian University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Gaming services workers, and Nurse anesthetists

    The most specialized majors at Colorado Christian University are Theology (210 degrees awarded), Psychology (306 degrees), English (28 degrees), Education (155 degrees), and Health (427 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Colorado Christian University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,415,492 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,910,006 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (636,229 people), Outpatient care centers (505,710 people), and Offices of physicians (277,259 people).

    The most specialized majors at Colorado Christian University are Theology (210 degrees awarded), Psychology (306 degrees), English (28 degrees), Education (155 degrees), and Health (427 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Colorado Christian University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      64 degrees awarded
    2. General Psychology
      58 degrees awarded
    3. Biblical Studies
      38 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Colorado Christian University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 64 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    477
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    1,217
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 477 degrees were awarded to men at Colorado Christian University, which is 0.392 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,217).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 75 degrees were awarded to men at Colorado Christian University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.09 times more than the 69 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 201 degrees were awarded to men at Colorado Christian University in Mental Health Counseling, which is 5.03 times more than the 40 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    52%
    100% Completion Time
    61%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 52% of students graduating from Colorado Christian University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,152 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      254 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      149 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Colorado Christian University is white (1,152 degrees awarded). There were 4.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (254 degrees).

    1.59% of degree recipients (27 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      826 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      705 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      691 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Colorado Christian University is white female (826 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (705 degrees).

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    Operations

    Colorado Christian University has an endowment valued at nearly $11.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.18M (35.5%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

    In 2024, Colorado Christian University had a total salary expenditure of 113M. Colorado Christian University employs 49 Assistant professors, 46 Associate professors and 28 Professors. Most academics at Colorado Christian University are Male Associate professor (32), Male Assistant professor (25), and Female Assistant professor (24).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Colorado Christian University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 141 employees, Management, with 69 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 41 employees.

    Endowment

    $11.8M
    2024 Endowment
    30.1%
    growth from 2023

    Colorado Christian University has an endowment valued at about $11.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Colorado Christian University grew 30.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $34.1M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $46M
    2024 Salaries
    3.43%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Colorado Christian University paid a median of $46M in salaries, which represents 40.8% of their overall expenditure ($113M) and a 3.43% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.64% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 11.5% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $10.1M
    Instructional Salaries
    123
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Colorado Christian University paid a total of $10.1M to 123 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.1% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Colorado Christian University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 141 employees, Management with 69 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 41 employees.

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