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Colorado Christian University (CCU)
- 8787 West Alameda Avenue
- Lakewood, CO 80226
- OPEID College Code: 00940100
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- General Phone: (303) 963-3000
- President: William L. Armstrong
- Website: WWW.CCU.EDU

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 2,151
- College Alias: CCU
- College Mascot: Cougars

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- Undenominational
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - CCU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Postbaccalaureate (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $100.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 492 | 653 | 1,145 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 377 (77%) | 533 (82%) | 910 (79%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 153 (41%) | 174 (33%) | 327 (36%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 300 | 74% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 26 |
| ACT ® Math | 20 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 82%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 26% | 82% | - | 60% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,750 | $3,176 | - | $3,176 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Number in Default | 13 | 13 | 7 |
| Number in Repayment | 767 | 771 | 550 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $19,000 | $17,530 | $16,740 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $19,000 | $17,530 | $16,740 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,188 | $1,188 | $1,188 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,721 | $7,200 | $6,900 |
| Other Expenses | $1,170 | $1,170 | $1,170 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,209 | $7,491 | $7,299 |
| Other Expenses | $2,169 | $2,169 | $2,169 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,169 | $2,169 | $2,169 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $30,079 | $27,088 | $25,998 |
| Out of State | $30,079 | $27,088 | $25,998 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $29,566 | $28,378 | $27,396 |
| Out of State | $29,566 | $28,378 | $27,396 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $22,357 | $20,887 | $20,097 |
| Out of State | $22,357 | $20,887 | $20,097 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,151 Undergraduate: 1,921 Graduate: 230
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 842 Female: 1,309
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 754 Female: 1,167
- Graduate Gender Male: 88 Female: 142
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,088 Part-Time: 1,063
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 966 Part-Time: 955
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 122 Part-Time: 108
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 24 | 1% |
| American Indian | 26 | 1% |
| Black | 98 | 5% |
| Asian | 45 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 171 | 8% |
| White | 1,688 | 78% |
| Unknown | 99 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 13 | 0.6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 574 | 27% |
| Ages 20-21 | 324 | 15% |
| Ages 22-24 | 369 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 278 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 190 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 167 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 155 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 12 | 0.6% |
| Age Uknown | 69 | 3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 255 | 236 | 19 |
| Faculty Status | 41 | 40 | 1 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 41 | 40 | 1 |
| Primarily Instruction | 41 | 40 | 1 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 62 | 62 | - |
| Other Professionals | 94 | 82 | 12 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 58 | 52 | 6 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 46 | 40 | 6 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 12 | 12 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,828 (40) | $55,335 (23) | $51,788 (17) |
| Professor | $61,129 (14) | $62,163 (8) | $59,750 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $52,300 (18) | $54,791 (11) | $48,386 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,488 (8) | $43,175 (4) | $45,800 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,828 (40) | $55,335 (23) | $51,788 (17) |
| Professor | $61,129 (14) | $62,163 (8) | $59,750 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $52,300 (18) | $54,791 (11) | $48,386 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,488 (8) | $43,175 (4) | $45,800 (4) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $493,075 | $241,700 | $251,375 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 49% | 51% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 157 | 93 | 64 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 155 | 91 | 64 |
| Baseball | 28 | 28 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 15 | 12 |
| Golf | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| Soccer | 49 | 28 | 21 |
| Tennis | 15 | 6 | 9 |
| Cross Country | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Volleyball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $20,000 | $19,333 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $12,366 | $19,600 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 8% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 5% |
| Female | 10% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | - |
| Asian | 11% |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| White | 8% |
| Unknown | 4% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | - | 2 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | - | 2 |
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