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Colorado Christian University

Private nonprofit Lakewood, CO · Suburban · Rocky Mountains · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
60%
Graduation Rate
$50,416
Earnings (10yr)
$29,500
Net Price
5,549
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Overview

More than 5,500 students call Colorado Christian University home, making it a vibrant community focused on personal and spiritual growth. The school's graduation rate stands at 60%, indicating that a significant number of students successfully complete their degrees.

Data from Opportunity Insights suggests that while specific mobility metrics are not available, graduates can expect a solid financial return on their education. With a 10-year earnings average of $50,416, alumni are positioned to achieve a comfortable standard of living. This is particularly relevant for students from lower-income backgrounds, as 37% of the student body receives Pell Grants.

The net price to attend Colorado Christian University is $29,500, and the median student debt upon graduation is $28,312. Those who thrive here often gravitate toward programs in Psychology, Business & Marketing, Health Professions, Education, and Humanities. This diverse academic landscape caters to students looking to combine a quality education with a supportive community.

Rankings

How Colorado Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation60%Earnings 10yr$50KNet Price$30KRetention84%Median Debt$28KPell Grant Rate37%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$26K$0-30K$25K$30-48K$27K$48-75K$33K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%414.6%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%857.1%MOBILITY35.53%

Cost & Financial Aid

$41,342
In-State Tuition
$41,342
Out-of-State
$29,500
Avg Net Price
$28,312
Median Debt
37%
Pell Grant Rate
45%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$26,010
Family Income $0–$30K
$24,819
Family Income $30K–$48K
$27,203
Family Income $48K–$75K
$33,274
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$41,623
6 Years After Entry
$44,365
8 Years
$50,416
10 Years
0.56x
Debt-to-Earnings
60%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$41,623 6yr $44,365 8yr $50,416 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

35.53%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
857.1%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
414.6%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$98,600
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.84
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.05
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
3.9%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 84%
Full-Time Faculty 20%
Faculty Salary (mo) $7,470
Diversity Index 0.60
First-Gen Students 45%

Top Programs

Psychology 26%
Business & Marketing 19%
Health Professions 13%
Education 9%
Humanities 6%
Communications 3%
Criminal Justice 3%
English & Literature 2%