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 the College of Undergraduate Studies, based on Fall 2022 statistics.*

Freshman Class of 2022

  • 439 first-time freshmen
  • Average High School Grade Point Average: 3.79
  • Average Composite ACT Score: 26
  • Average SAT Score: 1240
  • 68% acceptance rate

Total Student Body

  • 1,563 students from 46 states and 5 foreign countries
  • 52% are from outside of Colorado
  • 65% female, 35% male
  • 73% live on campus
  • 19% are part of an ethnic minority
  • 52 Christian denominations represented
  • 240 student-athletes participate in NCAA Division II Athletics

Freshman Retention (Fall to Spring)

  • 2021-2022 Retention: 94%
  • 2020-2021 Retention: 93%
  • 2019-2020 Retention: 92%

Faculty and Students

  • 72 full-time faculty members
  • 108 affiliate faculty members
  • Student to faculty ratio 14:1

Financial Aid

  • 99% of students qualified for some form of financial aid
  • $32,475,486 in total financial aid distributed to students
  • $29,907,789 in Institutional scholarships/grants awarded
  • $1,633,065 in federal scholarships/grants awarded
  • $934,632 in Colorado state scholarships/grants awarded

*Please remember, many of 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.