Founded in 1914, Colorado Christian University is the flagship Christian university in the Rocky Mountain region. A leader in higher education, the University is ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges nationwide for its core curriculum. CCU has had thirteen consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the fastest-growing universities in the United States. The University's mission is to provide Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.

CCU offers academic programs for both traditional and online students through its two colleges. The College of Undergraduate Studies serves traditional undergraduate students at its residential campus in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver. The College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CCU Online) offers online undergraduate and graduate degree programs to adult learners worldwide.