Colorado Christian University

Located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Christian University is the region's leading evangelical university. Graduates of the institution are found in strategic areas around the world in a wide variety of ministries, education, government service, business, management, computer science, private industry and the professions.

CCU respects the inherent need of all men and women for personal spiritual development. The University integrates its diverse fields of study with biblical truth: each academic discipline is taught by instructors who have clear biblical presuppositions for their disciplines.

CCU is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The University is nondenominational and serves individuals and faculty members representing more than thirty Christian denominations. The University enrolls more than 2,100 students, with more than 775 students from forty-one states and twenty-one countries in its traditional undergraduate program. The University also offers graduate, certificate and adult degree-completion programs, with off-campus centers in Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Grand Junction, Morrison and Aurora.

Colorado Christian University offers students 25 undergraduate majors with numerous concentrations and special emphases. CCU confers bachelor's degrees through six academic schools. Bachelor of Arts degrees are offered through the School of Music, Theatre and Arts in art, music and theater; through the School of Humanities and Sciences in communication, English, history and political science, liberal arts, psychology, and social science; through the School of Education in teacher education; and through the School of Biblical and Theological Studies in biblical studies and youth ministries.

With a heritage dating back to 1914, Colorado Christian University is committed to offering a complete education that develops students intellectually, professionally, and spiritually. As the only member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities in an eight-state region, CCU is uniquely positioned to offer students a distinctive variety of educational opportunities and experiences. CCU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and offers both undergraduate and graduate programs designed to equip students to become leaders in their careers, communities, families, and in the world. CCU students are enrolled at the main campus near Denver and at satellite locations throughout Colorado.

Quick Facts

Location: Lakewood, Colorado
RMAC Member Since: 1996
Founded: 1914
Colors: Navy Blue, Gold & White
Nickname: Cougars
Enrollment: 2,100
Arena: Cougar Event Center (1,500)
Baseball Field: All Star Park (200)
Soccer Stadium: Cougar Field (100)
Athletic Phone: (303) 963-3180
Fax: (303) 963-3181
Website: www.ccucougars.com

Athletic Department Mailing Address

 
Athletics
8787 West Alameda Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80226

Name History

1914-1949:Denver Bible Institute/College
1949-1985:Rockmont College
1985-1989:Colorado Christian College
1989-Present:Colorado Christian University