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- LocationLakewood, The United States
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Colorado Christian University (CCU) is a private interdenominational Christian university founded in 1914. Its main campus is in Lakewood, a suburb of Denver, Colorado, and it also has a centre in Colorado Springs and online programmes. In total more than 9,800 students are enrolled, more than 1,300 of them as traditional undergraduates in the College of Undergraduate Studies; most adult and graduate students study online through the College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CCU Online). CCU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), and the Bible is integrated into every class.
The College of Undergraduate Studies offers more than 100 majors, minors and emphases in schools of:
- Business and Leadership
- Education
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Music
- Nursing and Health Professions
- Science and Engineering
- Theology
The College of Undergraduate Studies is SEVIS certified and issues the I-20 for F-1 student visas; this does not apply to the College of Adult and Graduate Studies. International students with an F-1 visa can enrol in bachelor's programmes (BA, BMus, BS). Full-time unmarried first- and second-year undergraduates must live on campus. CCU states that its core curriculum is rated in the top 2% of colleges nationwide by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA).
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8787 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood, CO, The United States, 80226
More than 100 majors, minors and emphases in the College of Undergraduate Studies, with dual-degree options to start a master's within 4 to 5 years. Examples:
- Business: Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, International Business, Marketing
- Science and engineering: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science and Software Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics
- Health: Nursing, Health Sciences, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Pre-Med
- Humanities and social sciences: Communication, History, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Spanish
- Music and arts: Commercial Music, Music Performance, Music Theatre, Dance, Theatre
- Theology and ministry: Biblical Studies, Theology, Youth Ministry
- Education: Elementary, Secondary and Special Education
Master's degrees, doctorates and certificates are offered by the College of Adult and Graduate Studies, mainly in flexible online formats designed for working professionals; the Colorado Springs Center offers in-person study for the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The College of Adult and Graduate Studies does not issue I-20 forms for F-1 student visas.
International undergraduate admission has two steps: acceptance by the Office of Admission, then clearance by the International Student Services Coordinator (I-20 request and proof of funds for one year of study). Minimum entry standards:
- 3.0 high school GPA (or 3.0 college GPA after at least 15 college credits)
- Online application with essays, application fee and copies of visa documents
- Official transcripts evaluated by a foreign education evaluator
- English test scores for non-native speakers
- ACT, SAT or CLT optional (required for some scholarships)
Decisions are sent within two weeks of a complete application. F-1 students must take at least twelve semester hours. International nursing (BSN) applicants are assessed case by case.
Applicants whose first language is not English submit TOEFL scores: a minimum of 80 on the internet-based test (with at least 20 in Reading, Listening and Speaking) or 550 on the paper-based test. The minimum standards also list a PTE score of 56.
College of Undergraduate Studies, 2026-27 academic year: annual tuition (12-18 credits per semester) $43,324; student body fees $900; room and board $15,600 (varies with room and meal plan); estimated total $59,824, excluding travel, books and personal expenses.
International students may be eligible for CCU's own financial aid and awards but not for US federal financial aid. Merit scholarships are based on the highest test score submitted; the Distinguished Achievement and Trustees' scholarships require an ACT, SAT or CLT score. The priority deadline for aid and scholarship consideration is 1 April for the autumn semester and 21 October for spring.
Full-time unmarried first- and second-year students in the College of Undergraduate Studies must live on campus and have a meal plan; on-campus housing is only available to full-time unmarried undergraduates. Residences include The Peaks, The Row (Harwood and Waite Halls), Rockmont Hall and Yetter Hall. Apartments are furnished and single-gender. Students must be admitted and pay tuition and housing deposits before applying; the application opens in early April for autumn arrivals and in late October for spring.