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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 is the cost of studying for a year at Colorado Christian University?

CCU is a private university, and its reported 2024-25 undergraduate tuition did not differ by Colorado residency. IPEDS listed average full-time undergraduate tuition of $27,631 and required fees of $1,215 for that reporting year.

  • 2024-25 average full-time undergraduate tuition: $27,631.
  • 2024-25 required undergraduate fees: $1,215.
  • Reported annual room and board: $13,566.
  • Reported books and supplies: $1,000.

Those figures total $43,412 before transportation, personal expenses, and any program-specific charges. They are not a personalized cost-of-attendance quote. A separate tuition figure of $41,858 appears in a 2026 college profile; it should not be substituted into the 2024-25 estimate above or assumed to apply to every CCU program. Adult, online, graduate, and part-time students should obtain the rate for their own course format and term.

Aid can substantially change what a student pays. In 2024-25 reporting, all students in the measured aid population received some form of financial aid, and 45% had student loans. Aid may include institutional scholarships, eligible federal or state grants, and loans; the mix matters because loans must generally be repaid. Students seeking need-based federal aid should complete the FAFSA and review CCU's current scholarship rules and deadlines. Reported average net prices differed by family income - for example, $24,819 for families earning no more than $48,000 - but an individual offer may be higher or lower. Compare the full annual cost and the renewable terms of each award, not just the first-year scholarship amount.

What are the work-study opportunities at Colorado Christian University?

CCU students can pursue part-time work alongside their studies, while eligible students may be able to use Federal Work-Study as part of a financial aid offer. Work-Study is not an automatic job or an upfront tuition discount: students generally earn wages for hours worked and must find an available position.

Students should check their aid offer and current student-job postings to determine whether a position requires Work-Study eligibility or is open to other applicants. Hours, duties, and availability vary. A paid campus job, an internship for academic or career experience, and Federal Work-Study funding are related but distinct arrangements.

CCU also reports career support for undergraduates, including individual and group counseling, résumé assistance, interview preparation, job listings and fairs, employer recruiting, and alumni networking. Students seeking a career-related job can use those services to explore openings, but access to career services should not be interpreted as a verified employment outcome or a promise of placement.

Colorado Christian University Tuition and Fees

In-state tuition & fees
$42,758
Out-of-state tuition & fees
$42,758
Tuition
$41,858
Fees
$900
Room and board
$13,566
Books and supplies
$1,000

Total Cost

Cost of attendance per year
$57,322
Tuition & fees
$42,758
Housing, food, books & other
$14,564

100% of undergraduates receive aid, $12,382 on average

Colorado Christian University Cost of Living

Yearly living expenses by where students live

On campus
$14,980
Off campus, not with family
$18,532
Off campus, with family
$1,746

Colorado Christian University Net Price by Family Income

Average yearly cost after grants, students awarded federal aid

$0–30,000
$26,010
$30,001–48,000
$24,819
$48,001–75,000
$27,203
$75,001–110,000
$26,257
Over $110,000
$33,274

Colorado Christian University Room and Board Cost

Typical room charge for academic year

$7,548

Typical board charge for academic year

$6,018

Total dormitory capacity

1126

Institution provide on-campus housing

Yes

Colorado Christian University Financial Aid

Undergraduate average amount

$12,382

All

$23,302

Students Receiving Financial Aid

Share of undergraduate students
100%

Colorado Christian University Grants, Loans and Debt

Students receiving Pell Grants
37%
Students with federal loans
45%
Median debt at completion
$27,835

Colorado Christian University Military and Veterans Benefits

Undergraduate average amount

$8,715

Graduate average amount

$9,270

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.