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Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, CO ccu.edu 5,363 students

Colorado Christian University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburban setting near the Rocky Mountains. As a Christian university, its student body is likely drawn to faith-based education and community. The university's proximity to Denver provides students with access to urban amenities and opportunities alongside its academic setting.

Programs
12
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$49,381
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$39,266
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Colorado Christian University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 33% of students receive Pell Grants; 42% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $23,447, roughly 40% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $21,073 $84,292
$30K – $48K $19,581 $78,324
$48K – $75K $21,574 $86,296
$75K – $110K $25,679 $102,716
$110K+ $29,328 $117,312
Sticker price (no aid) $39,266 $157,064
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Colorado Christian University

12 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →
74
$71,388/yr High 4.5x
Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →
64
$75,288/yr Very High 3.8x
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →
62
$53,756/yr Very High 3.2x
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
59
$56,606/yr High 3.1x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools →
53
$53,726/yr High 2.3x
Human Resources
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools →
49
$55,261/yr High 2.6x
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →
41
$40,448/yr High 1.5x
Biblical Studies
Bible/Biblical Studies Compare across schools →
34
$39,272/yr High 3.1x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools →
32
$40,033/yr High 1.5x
Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools →
31
$36,537/yr High 1.8x
Research and Experimental Psychology Compare across schools →
30
$33,134/yr High 1.8x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
27
$37,129/yr High 1.5x

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