CCU at a Glance

College of Undergraduate Studies

CCU is looking for students who are committed to growing spiritually, who are well-prepared academically, and who expect to contribute to their community. Here's a snapshot of our student body, based on 2010-2011 statistics.

Traditional Undergraduate Demographics
  • Over 950 students from 49 states and several foreign countries
  • Class of 2011: 1,325 applications received; 340 enrolled
  • 47% of first-time freshmen are from outside Colorado
  • 11% of the student body are part of an ethnic minority
  • 92% retention rate for freshmen, fall to spring (2010-2011)   
  • 2:3 male to female ratio
  • 40 Christian denominations are represented at CCU
 
Academics*
  • Average Grade Point Average: 3.5
  • Average Test Scores: ACT - 23.7; SAT - 1601 (2400)
  • 46 full-time faculty members, including 4 Fulbright scholars
  • Faculty to student ratio 8:1
  • Average class size: 14 students
 
Financial Aid
  • Almost $24 million dollars in financial aid distributed (all CCU students)
  • $7,556,633 in Institutional Scholarships/grants awarded
  • $1,185,862 in federal scholarships/grants awarded
  • $219,819 in Colorado state scholarships/grants awarded
  • 95% of students qualified for some form of financial aid
 
In choosing CCU, students placed importance on:
  • Religious affiliation: 83%
  • Integration of faith and learning: 70%
  • Financial Assistance: 69%
 
Students while at CCU:
  • 62% live on campus
  • 77% are interested in playing intramural or recreational sports
  • 25% participate in NCAA Division II Athletics
  • 92% discuss course content outside of the classroom
  • 79% are involved in student clubs, organizations, or ministries
 

 

*Please remember these numbers are averages. CCU seeks highly motivated and talented individuals; therefore, test scores and GPAs alone do not guarantee admission or denial. The University admits a wide variety of students who present academic profiles above and below these averages.