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Colorado Christian University

#1525 in US ranking Lakewood, CO
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$57,322
Tuition & fees
$42,758
Avg. aid
$12,382
Receiving aid
100%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
64%
Median salary
$49,554
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Colorado Christian University?

For the reported IPEDS cohort, CCU's four-year graduation rate was 58%, while its six-year rate was 63%. These measures track a defined group of first-time, full-time, degree-seeking undergraduates; they do not describe the completion experience of every transfer, part-time, online, or graduate student.

The reported overall graduation measure was 64%, and first-year retention was 84%. Retention measures whether students continue from one year to the next, not whether they eventually earn a degree. The four-year figure is particularly useful for estimating how often students in the measured cohort finish on a standard bachelor's-degree timeline. Individual timelines can differ because of transferred credits, major requirements, course availability, and enrollment intensity.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Colorado Christian University?

College Scorecard field-of-study figures offer a limited view of earnings about one year after completion, not a salary forecast for a new CCU student. The reported figures include $62,598 for registered nursing, $52,258 for accounting, $46,126 for business administration, and $32,671 for psychology.

These are field-level outcomes for the students included in the federal measure, not guaranteed earnings for all graduates of a major. Fields differ substantially in occupation, licensing requirements, location, and the share of students who continue into graduate study. When comparing majors, students should also examine typical entry requirements and likely borrowing rather than treating a single early-career earnings figure as a complete return-on-investment calculation.

Colorado Christian University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
64%
4-year graduation
58%
6-year graduation
63%

Colorado Christian University Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
84%
First-year retention, part-time students
27%
Employed 1 year after graduation
94%

Colorado Christian University Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$49,554
4 years after graduation
$58,576
5 years after graduation
$58,602
7 years after graduation
$62,362
10 years after starting college
$52,025

Alumni Salary for Colorado Christian University Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Accounting and Related Services

$52,258

Bible/Biblical Studies

$40,853

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$46,126

Communication and Media Studies

$31,301

Criminal Justice and Corrections

$42,138

Health and Medical Administrative Services

$39,906

Human Resources Management and Services

$40,996

Psychology, General

$32,671

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

$62,598

Research and Experimental Psychology

$33,437

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

$30,864

Colorado Christian University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Psychology

20639245

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

8981170

Health Professions and Related Programs

11521136

Education

9810108

Theology and Religious Vocations

4852100

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

201535

English Language and Literature/Letters

19928

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

101222

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

31316

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

61016

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

21141252

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

552378

Theology and Religious Vocations

362561

Education

39746

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

628

Social Sciences

044

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

022

Psychology

101

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

011

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.