Our Difference
Our Christ-centered higher education transforms students to impact the world with grace and truth.
Founded in 1914, Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian college in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region. Located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver, CCU delivers world-class education that transforms students to impact the world with grace and truth.
A leader in higher education, CCU is ranked among the top universities nationwide by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. More than 9,800 students attend the University on the main campus in Lakewood, at the Colorado Springs regional center, and online. CCU is an NCAA Division II university in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC).
The University offers more than 200 academic program options in a variety of disciplines for traditional and adult students through its two colleges.
The College of Undergraduate Studies is home to more than 1,500 traditional undergraduate students, the majority residing on campus. The college's core curriculum is ranked in the top 2% of colleges nationwide.
The College of Adult and Graduate Studies offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs to over 8,200 adult learners worldwide. More than 90% of CCU's adult students complete their degrees online through CCU Online.
Through CCU Academy, CCU provides opportunities to more than 6,000 students to earn transferable college credit and even an associate degree prior to their high school graduation. Dual credit and dual enrollment courses provide affordable general education courses for high school students in order to help reduce college costs and prepare for the rigor of college coursework.
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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