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Summary
Colorado Christian University is a private institution that was founded in 1914. It has a suburban setting and the campus size is 26 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Colorado Christian University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), Tier 2. Its tuition and fees are $22,960 (2011-12).
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CCU offers solid academic preparation for opportunities requiring spiritual, social and technical skills to compete successfully in today's marketplaces. It is an ideal environment for developing the Christian mind through academic excellence. CCU stresses acheivement and excellence in academic and athletic programs. |
General Information
| School type | private |
| Year founded | 1914 |
| Religious affiliation | Christian nondenominational |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Colorado Christian University, it's important to note the application deadline is August 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at Colorado Christian University is $50. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 81.3 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 81.3% 4 |
| Application deadline | August 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Colorado Christian University is 13:1. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 76.5 percent.
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| Student-faculty ratio | 13:1 | |
| 4-year graduation rate | N/A | |
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Student Life
Colorado Christian University is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
Campus Info & Services
Colorado Christian University offers a number of student services including women's center, health service, and health insurance. Colorado Christian University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Colorado Christian University, 70 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Colorado Christian University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 70% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
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| Tuition and fees | $22,960 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $9,490 (2011-12) |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2011 data
