Colorado Christian University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$26,668

3.56% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$26,770

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2014 Acceptance Rate

94.3%

1,427 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

8,254

30.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

55.6%

212 Graduates

About

Colorado Christian University is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, CO. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Colorado Christian University were Mental Health Counseling (205 degrees awarded), Biblical Studies (31 degrees), and Curriculum & Instruction (23 degrees).

In 2023, 1,435 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Colorado Christian University. 71.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (970 degrees), 4.37 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (222 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Colorado Christian University is $26,668, which is $2,093 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Colorado Christian University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,446 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Colorado Christian University is $26,668, which is $2,093 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,770.

In 2023, 57% of undergraduate students attending Colorado Christian University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$26,668

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Colorado Christian University was $26,668. The cost of tuition at Colorado Christian University is $2,093 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Colorado Christian University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,770

2023 Value

14.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Colorado Christian University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,770. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Colorado Christian University grew by 14.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Colorado Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,901

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Colorado Christian University was of $10,901 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 8.45% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Colorado Christian University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

57% of undergraduate students at Colorado Christian University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Colorado Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Colorado Christian University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2446 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Colorado Christian University received 1,427 undergraduate applications in 2014.

There were 8,254 students enrolled at Colorado Christian University in 2023.

Colorado Christian University has an overall enrollment yield of 40.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

94.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2014

1,346

Accepted Out of 1,427

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Colorado Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Colorado Christian University in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Colorado Christian University had a total enrollment of 8,254 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Colorado Christian University is 2,513 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,741. This means that 30.4% of students enrolled at Colorado Christian University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Colorado Christian University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.3% White, 13.5% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% Black or African American, 3.45% Two or More Races, 2.42% Asian, 0.86% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.267% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Colorado Christian University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.6%), followed by White Male (25.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.71%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.4%), followed by White Male (15.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.26%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Colorado Christian University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,254 students. The full-time enrollment at Colorado Christian University is 2,513 and the part-time enrollment is 5,741. This means that 30.4% of students enrolled at Colorado Christian University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Colorado Christian University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Colorado Christian University was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Colorado Christian University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Colorado Christian University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
5,309 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,114 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,002 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Colorado Christian University is 64.3% White, 13.5% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% Black or African American, 3.45% Two or More Races, 2.42% Asian, 0.86% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.267% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 250 students (3.03%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 607 more women than men received degrees from Colorado Christian University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Colorado Christian University is white (970 degrees awarded). There were 4.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (222 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Colorado Christian University is Mental Health Counseling (205 degrees awarded), followed by Biblical Studies (31 degrees) and Curriculum & Instruction (23 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Colorado Christian University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (196 degrees awarded), Psychology (237 degrees), and History (13 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Colorado Christian University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,647,180 people), Registered nurses (1,553,700 people), Secondary school teachers (553,616 people), Education administrators (334,050 people), and Other managers (284,613 people).

The most specialized majors at Colorado Christian University in 2023 are Theology (196 degrees awarded), Psychology (237 degrees), History (13 degrees), Education (124 degrees), and Health (361 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Colorado Christian University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Colorado Christian University are Theology (196 degrees awarded), Psychology (237 degrees), History (13 degrees), Education (124 degrees), and Health (361 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Colorado Christian University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,506,167 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (726,248 people), Computer Systems Design (601,126 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (572,711 people), and Banking & related activities (536,546 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Colorado Christian University.

Most Common (2023)

Applied Psychology
131 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
102 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
74 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Colorado Christian University was Applied Psychology with 131 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Colorado Christian University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

414

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 414 degrees were awarded to men at Colorado Christian University, which is 0.405 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,021).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Colorado Christian University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 71 degrees were awarded to men at Colorado Christian University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.04 times more than the 68 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 165 degrees were awarded to men at Colorado Christian University in Mental Health Counseling, which is 4.13 times more than the 40 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 47% of students graduating from Colorado Christian University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (80%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Colorado Christian University is Male and Asian (80% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
970 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
222 degrees awarded
Black or African American
137 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Colorado Christian University is white (970 degrees awarded). There were 4.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (222 degrees).

2.23% of degree recipients (32 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
705 degrees awarded
White Male
265 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
158 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Colorado Christian University is white female (705 degrees awarded). There were 2.66 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (265 degrees).

Operations

Colorado Christian University has an endowment valued at nearly $9.05M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.41M (26.6%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Colorado Christian University had a total salary expenditure of 117M. Colorado Christian University employs 50 Assistant professors, 42 Associate professors and 28 Professors. Most academics at Colorado Christian University are Male Associate professor (29), Female Assistant professor (26), and Male Assistant professor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Colorado Christian University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 159 employees, Management, with 72 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 46 employees.

Endowment

$9.05M

2023 Endowment

47.6%

growth from 2022

Colorado Christian University has an endowment valued at about $9.05M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Colorado Christian University grew 47.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $40.7M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Colorado Christian University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$47.6M

2023 Salaries

6.64%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Colorado Christian University paid a median of $47.6M in salaries, which represents 40.6% of their overall expenditure ($117M) and a 6.64% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.5% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 8.11% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.1M

Instructional Salaries

121

Number of Employees

In 2023, Colorado Christian University paid a total of $10.1M to 121 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

50 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

159 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Colorado Christian University were Assistant professor with 50 employees, Associate professor with 42 employees, and Professor with 28 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Colorado Christian University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 159 employees, Management with 72 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 46 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Colorado Christian University was Male Associate professor with 29 employees, Female Assistant professor with 26 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 24 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Colorado Christian University.

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