Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, Colorado
Founded in 1914, Colorado Christian University is the flagship Christian university in Colorado as well as the Rocky Mountain region, delivering a world-class education to thousands of students around the globe. The University’s primary goal is to produce graduates who think critically, live faithfully, and impact their spheres of influence. With a steadfast commitment by dedicated faculty, hardworking administration, and students who hunger for academic and Biblical learning, Colorado Christian University is in a class of its own.
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College Highlights
COMMON INTELLECTUAL EXPERIENCES
The mission of the general education program in the College of Undergraduate Studies is to build a broad, foundational knowledge of the humanities, philosophy, reformation theology, and the study of western civilization and democracy. The general education requirements attempt to sharpen students’ knowledge of American politics and economics, Christian church history, and philosophy in western society. In addition, studies in scientific thought and mathematics stimulate inquiry, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Students learn to think logically, analytically, creatively, and ethically.
DIVERSITY AND GLOBAL LEARNING
Colorado Christian University encourages students to experience other cultures and expand their academic experience by participating in study abroad programs and other off-campus opportunities. The university’s study abroad and Best Semester programs provide students with more than a dozen Christian-based academic opportunities in countries such as Australia, China, England, and Uganda. There are also opportunities to participate in off-campus study programs within the U.S., including the American Studies Program in Washington, D.C.; the Film Studies Center in Los Angeles, CA; and the Contemporary Music Center in Nashville, TN.
CENTENNIAL INSTITUTE – CCU’S PUBLIC-POLICY THINK TANK
CCU’s Centennial Institute is a public-policy think tank whose mission is to “sponsor research, events, and publications to enhance public understanding of the most important issues facing our state and nation.” The Centennial Institute impacts culture and enriches educational opportunities for CCU students, faculty, and staff. By proclaiming truth, the goal of the institute is to teach proper citizenship by fostering a sense of faith, family, and freedom.
Through the Centennial Institute, select CCU students may apply for the 1776 Scholars program. The program exists to mentor America’s next generation of leaders—patriots who have the intellectual curiosity, moral compass and youthful energy to make positive differences in this great nation. The Institute’s scholars benefit from political training from prominent politicians and thought-leaders. This internship with the Institute provides professional experiences that lead to outstanding job opportunities.
ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Nonresident aliens: 0%
Hispanic/Latino: 13%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 10%
White, non-Hispanic: 66%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 3%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 4%
FIRST-YEAR SEMINARS AND EXPERIENCES
The First-Year Integration (FYI) program is a required course for all first-time freshmen in the College of Undergraduate Studies.
CCU’s unique approach to the First-Year Integration program encourages students to explore their spiritual gifts, individual strengths, and their own personal mission statements. At CCU, FYI classes enable students to develop lifelong, personal connections and mentorships with their FYI instructors.
In addition to FYI, students at CCU benefit from a unique academic advising model through CCU’s Life Directions Center (LDC). Through the LDC, students are assigned advisors who meet with them through their entire CCU experience. One of the key roles of an LDC Advisor is to assist students through the process of making well-informed, Christ-centered decisions for their majors and future careers. LDC Advisors help students explore their individual abilities and purpose. CCU believes that students have unique, God-given purposes that take time and patience to develop. At other colleges and universities, changing majors also means changing advisors; however, at CCU, LDC advisor relationships stay intact as students pray through their majors and their vocations.
ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM
Each year, CCU students break from their traditional class schedules for a two-day symposium on topics that impact CCU’s core values: faith, family, and freedom. During the event, nationally known experts challenge the CCU community to help restore values in topics ranging from civil liberties, compassion for the poor, the free-market system, apologetics, and religious freedom.
CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND MINISTRIES
Discipleship groups (D-Groups) at CCU offer freshmen the chance to get to know other students on a deep spiritual level. D-Groups offer consistent communities for encouragement, accountability, and support. They are also safe places to ask questions in small group settings, share prayer requests, and become actively engaged in their peers’ spiritual lives. Ultimately, each group’s focus is to grow closer to Jesus while also growing closer to one another in authentic relationships.
STUDENT DISCIPLESHIP
Discipleship groups (D-Groups) at CCU offer freshmen the chance to get to know other students on a deep spiritual level. D-Groups offer consistent communities for encouragement, accountability, and support. They are also safe places to ask questions in small group settings, share prayer requests, and become actively engaged in their peers’ spiritual lives. Ultimately, each group’s focus is to grow closer to Jesus while also growing closer to one another in authentic relationships.
SPIRITUAL FORMATION
CCU uses the term ‘spiritual formation’ to refer to everything students and staff do both in and out of the classroom. The student body reflects the heart of Christ’s message and explores controversial questions. Ultimately, their goal is to live right in character, community, and calling. Through discipleship, mentorship, and weekly worship, CCU helps students develop confident, authentic faiths that shape every part of their lives.
MISSIONS AND MINISTRY
CCU students show their faith by their deeds. In the last 15 years, the CCU2theWorld missions program has sent over 200 short-term mission teams to more than 50 countries and 12 U.S. states. Through this program, students serve in relational evangelism, work projects, teaching, sports outreach, and more. Each trip has its own mission, and each team has its own character. CCU’s overseas mission trips are all student-led and staff-advised, allowing students the opportunity to start making significant differences in the world even while they are still in college.
SCHOOL LOCATION
CCU’s main campus is located in Lakewood, Colorado and has 7 enrollment centers across the state. CCU enrolls students from around the globe with their online degree program offerings.
THE EMPLOYMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
The Employment Management Services (EMS) program at CCU partners with hundreds of highly selective employers to place exceptional CCU students in paid positions both during college and upon graduation. Through EMS, students develop competitive resumes, practice interview skills, and meet with potential employers. EMS enables students to gain general work experience in areas of interest so that they may deepen their degree programs and obtain employment immediately after graduation.
SERVICE LEARNING
CCU’s unique ministry hours requirement showcases the University’s commitment to preparing graduates for Christian leadership and service. In order to graduate from the College of Undergraduate Studies, every student must complete 45 hours per academic year at CCU. The purpose of this requirement is to encourage students to develop lifestyles of service and to provide opportunities to explore different areas of service and vocational calling. The ministry hours requirement pushes students to branch out of their comfort zones and explore ways to serve outside of their immediate circles of influence. For this reason, a maximum of 25% of students’ ministry hours can be service within the CCU community. Ministry hours may be completed at church, organizations and businesses, and through domestic and overseas missions.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition: $28,860
Fees: $500
Room: $5,630
Board: $5,098
Aid
Applicants to the College of Undergraduate Studies are evaluated on the basis of previous academic achievement (including grade point average and standardized test scores), personal and professional goals, integrity, and Christian character. Applicants must be committed followers of Jesus Christ and exemplify a vital Christian pursuit and a strong desire to participate in a Christ-centered, biblically-based community of scholarship and holy living. Students who are admitted to the College of Undergraduate Studies must also agree to sign the Student Lifestyle Covenant and abide by all University policies in the Student Handbook.
High school seniors who identify CCU as one of their top college choices should consider the Preferred Admission Program. Preferred Admission is granted to students who are admitted and have submitted a tuition deposit to the University by December 1 each year. The general priority application deadline for admission, financial aid, and scholarship consideration is April 1 for the fall semester. Students interested in receiving federal and/or institutional financial aid must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In 2015-16, nearly 99% of admitted students qualified for some form of financial aid assistance.
Contact Colorado Christian University
Contact Admissions
www.ccu.edu/admissions/
(303) 963-3200
admissions@ccu.edu
Campus Location
8787 West Alameda Avenue
Lakewood, Colorado 80226
(303) 963-3000