College of Undergraduate Studies Facts
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 the student body in our College of Undergraduate Studies, based on 2020-2021 statistics.
Freshman Class of 2021
- Average High School Grade Point Average: 3.85
- Average Composite ACT Score: 25*
- Average SAT Score: n/a*
- 488 enrolled
- 62% acceptance rate
* ACT and SAT test scores were optional for new students in fall 2021.
Total Student Body
- 1,508 students from 45 states and 9 foreign countries
- 52% are from outside of Colorado
- 64% female, 36% male
- 68% live on campus
- 18% are part of an ethnic minority
- 49 Christian denominations represented
Freshman Retention (Fall to Spring)
- 2020-2021 Retention: 93%
- 2019-2020 Retention: 92%
- 2018-2019 Retention: 94%
- 2017-2018 Retention: 92%
- 2016-2017 Retention: 92%
Faculty and Students
- 73 full-time faculty members
- 120 affiliate faculty members
- Student to faculty ratio 14:1
- Average class size: 14 students
Financial Aid
- Over $28 million dollars in financial aid distributed (traditional undergraduate)
- $25,398,774 in Institutional Scholarships/grants awarded
- $1,714,384 in federal scholarships/grants awarded
- $985,613 in Colorado state scholarships/grants awarded
- 99% of students qualified for some form of financial aid
Cougar Athletics
- 251 student athletes participate in NCAA Division II Athletics
- 15 sports teams
- 18 NCAA All-American student athletes
- 8 RMAC Sportsmanship Cups
*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. Facts and Statistics are compiled from the University's census data records which are updated annually.