Our Difference
Our Christ-centered higher education transforms students to impact the world with grace and truth.
Founded in 1914, Colorado Christian University (CCU) is the leading interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region. Located in Lakewood, Colorado, a vibrant suburb of Denver, CCU offers a world-class Christian education that transforms students to impact the world with grace and truth.
As a recognized leader in higher education, CCU is consistently ranked among the top universities in the United States by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. With more than 9,800 students enrolled at the main campus in Lakewood, the Colorado Springs regional center, and through its robust online programs, CCU provides a diverse and flexible learning experience.
CCU is proud to be an NCAA Division II university and competes in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC), offering student-athletes a chance to excel both academically and athletically.
Colorado Christian University (CCU) offers over 200 academic program options across a wide range of disciplines for both traditional students and adult learners. These programs are available through CCU’s two main colleges: the College of Undergraduate Studies and the College of Adult and Graduate Studies/CCU Online.
The College of Undergraduate Studies is home to more than 1,500 traditional undergraduate students, many of whom reside on the Lakewood campus. The college’s core curriculum is ranked among the top 2% of colleges nationwide, offering students a high-quality educational foundation that prepares them for success in their chosen fields.
The College of Adult and Graduate Studies provides flexible undergraduate and graduate degree programs to over 8,200 adult learners worldwide. More than 90% of CCU’s adult students complete their degrees through CCU Online, allowing them to earn a degree from anywhere in the world while balancing their professional and personal responsibilities.
Through CCU Academy, CCU offers high school students the opportunity to earn transferable college credit and even an associate degree before they graduate high school. With over 6,000 students benefiting from dual credit and dual enrollment courses, CCU Academy provides a cost-effective way for high school students to get a head start on their higher education journey.
These courses allow students to earn general education credits that are transferable to colleges and universities nationwide, helping them save on future tuition costs. By preparing students for the rigor of college coursework, CCU Academy helps ease the transition from high school to college, making the path to earning a degree more affordable and achievable.
Colorado Christian University's public policy think tank, Centennial Institute, works to enhance public understanding of the most important issues facing Colorado and the nation. Established in 2009, Centennial Institute aims to foster faith, family, and freedom; teach citizenship; and renew the spirit of 1776.
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