Colorado's Top
Christian University

Founded in 1914, Colorado Christian University is the premier Christian university in the Rocky Mountain region.

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    Discovery Days

    High School Juniors and Seniors: Join Us This Summer for a Free Weeklong CCU Preview Experience

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    CCU Academy Summer Registration is Open

    Flexible, Christ-Centered College Courses for High School and Homeschool Students

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    CCU Online

    CCU Online Offers More Than 100 Degree Program Options to Students and Adult Learners

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    CCU Named a Top University in the West

    Reflecting CCU’s Commitment to Academic Excellence, Spiritual Growth, and Community Engagement

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    Ranked a Top University by the WSJ

    Highest Recommendation and Character Development Scores of Any Institution in Colorado

Our Community

At Colorado Christian University, relationships and connections form the cornerstone of student life. Whether you’re a traditional undergraduate living on campus or an online student balancing work, family, and other responsibilities, CCU is committed to equipping you for continual growth and success.

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Why Colorado Christian University?

Cultivating the mind, without compromising the heart.
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    Unapologetically Christian

    CCU is a community of believers rooted in respect for higher learning framed within the Christian worldview. Our mission is to provide Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.

    Our Mission

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    Top 2% Academics

    A leader in higher education, the University is ranked among the top 2% of colleges nationwide for its core curriculum. In addition, CCU has been named one of the fastest-growing universities in the United States.

    Rankings

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    Faith-Informed Curriculum

    The University advocates for investigative study, scientific research, and technological innovation while recognizing that empirical reasoning alone cannot satisfy the deep need for a personal relationship with God, the Creator of all things.

    CCU Difference

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News

  • Sweeting Helps Shape Phoenix Declaration

    Colorado Christian University Chancellor Dr. Donald Sweeting has helped shape a national roadmap for K-12 education reform as part of a policy initiative led by The Heritage Foundation. Sweeting served on the drafting committee for the Phoenix Declaration: An American Vision for Education, which outlines guiding principles to restore academic excellence, expand parental rights, and ensure transparency in U.S. schools.

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Our Campus

Discover the vibrant campus of Colorado Christian University, located just outside Denver in Lakewood, Colorado. Experience the beauty of the Rocky Mountains while exploring our diverse academic programs, learning about campus life, and getting a feel for our Christ-centered environment that allows students to thrive academically, personally, and spiritually.

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Awards: ECFA - Council for Christian Colleges & Universities - National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities - The Council of Independent Colleges

Colorado Christian University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Colorado Christian University is required to comply with relevant state and federal regulations regarding state authorization for distance and online education.

Accreditation

Colorado Christian University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

State Authorization

Colorado Christian University is required to comply with relevant state and federal regulations regarding state authorization for distance and online education.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Colorado Christian University admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the University. CCU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. For more information, read CCU's Non-Discrimination Policy.