First-Time Freshmen
Learn about admission requirements for first-time freshmen at CCU and get started on your application today.
Apply and deposit by July 17, 2025. Students seeking a degree in a CCU Core Program automatically qualify!
Welcome to Colorado Christian University! Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains, CCU’s vibrant traditional, on-campus, undergraduate program is designed for students who desire to live and pursue knowledge in Christ-centered community. We envision graduates who think critically and creatively, lead with high ethical and professional standards, embody the character and compassion of Jesus Christ, treasure the gospel, and who thereby are prepared to impact the world in their callings.
No matter which degree path you choose at CCU, you’ll integrate dynamic learning with an unshakeable faith in Jesus Christ.
CCU's rigorous academic programs are designed to equip you with knowledge and skills for your future career, as well as challenge you to think critically within a Christian worldview. God has gifted every CCU student to serve in a unique vocation. But while the Lord leads everyone to different careers, He calls us all to “use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace” (1 Peter 4:10, ESV).
Learn more about CCU's acceptance rate, GPA requirement, qualifying transfer credits, testing-optional, FAFSA deadline.
1,500 Undergrad Students
15 Minutes From Downtown Denver
Division II
Athletics
Apartment-Style Living
14:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Top 2% Nationally for Academics
Campus is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb just 15 minutes from the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and 15 minutes from downtown Denver.
Most students receive scholarships and financial aid that significantly reduce the cost of tuition and fees. Use our scholarship calculator to learn more.
Students need a minimum 3.0 GPA for admission to CCU. Submitting a standardized test score is currently optional. However, an ACT, SAT, or CLT test score is required for first-time freshmen to be considered for CCU's two highest-level merit scholarships.
We accept applications on a rolling basis until our enrollment capacity is reached. However, we highly recommend applying by the Preferred Admission deadline to qualify for an additional scholarship!
There are 100+ academic programs offered in the College of Adult and Graduate Studies, including majors, minors, and emphases.
1,500 traditional undergraduate students attend classes on campus in Lakewood, Colorado.
CCU is a community of committed Christian believers who respect the authority of Scripture and seek to honor Jesus Christ.
The University is evangelical and interdenominational. CCU identifies not with any specific denominations but with the broader, historic evangelical faith.
CCU places a high value on Christian community, personal discipleship, and preparation for ministry.
Nestled between the mountains and downtown, CCU's unique location offers the best of both worlds!
Our name says it all — at CCU, Christ is the center. Our goal is to seek Him in all areas of our lives.
Our rigorous academics will equip you for success — all within the framework of a Christian worldview.
For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.- John 1:17