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 2012-2013 statistics.

Traditional Undergraduate Demographics

• Over 1,000 students from all 50 states and several foreign countries
• Freshman Class of 2012: 1,324 applications received; 391 enrolled
• 49% of first-time freshmen are from outside Colorado
• 11% of the student body are part of an ethnic minority
• 89% retention rate for freshmen, fall to spring (2011-2012)   
• 7:13 male to female ratio
• 42 Christian denominations are represented at CCU

Academics

• Average Grade Point Average: 3.5
• Average Test Scores: ACT - 22.7; SAT - 1607 (2400)
• 43 full-time faculty members, including 4 Fulbright scholars
• Faculty to student ratio 9:1
• Average class size: 14 students

Financial Aid

• Almost $25 million dollars in financial aid distributed (all CCU students)
• $8,498,616 in Institutional Scholarships/grants awarded
• $1,192,803 in federal scholarships/grants awarded
• $223,185 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:

• 61% 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