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Moderately selective2026-2027 admissions cycle

Colorado Christian University acceptance rate and your odds of getting in

With an acceptance rate near 68%, Colorado Christian University is a moderately selective private college in Colorado. Because it admits more applicants than it rejects, admission turns on the strength of your whole profile rather than any one number.

Your odds at Colorado Christian University
Three numbers, no account, the same published model the full calculator runs.

Use this page to see what Colorado Christian University weighs, where it ranks among Colorado schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1150, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
68%
Moderately selective
Admitted SAT (75th pct)
1150
of admitted students
Type
Private
Lakewood, CO
Average net price
$29,500
per year after aid

What do students study at Colorado Christian University?

Bachelor's degrees awarded by field in 2023 (IPEDS completions). Each field has its own page with the school's numbers, the model's major adjustment, and peers offering it.

Psychology · 245 (26.5%)Business, Management and Marketing · 170 (18.4%)Health Professions and Related Programs · 136 (14.7%)Education · 108 (11.7%)Theology and Religious Vocations · 100 (10.8%)Communication and Journalism · 35 (3.8%)English Language and Literature · 28 (3%)Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting · 22 (2.4%)Computer and Information Sciences · 16 (1.7%)Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies · 16 (1.7%)Biological and Biomedical Sciences · 10 (1.1%)

Will I get into Colorado Christian University?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Colorado Christian University, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Colorado Christian University?

Colorado Christian University admits most qualified applicants (around 68%), but that overall rate is not your personal chance. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Colorado Christian University in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Colorado Christian University hard to get into?

Colorado Christian University is moderately selective: it admits more applicants than it rejects, with about a 68% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into Colorado Christian University?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Colorado Christian University, but admitted students often present roughly a 3.2 to 3.7 GPA. Colorado Christian University reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

What SAT score do you need for Colorado Christian University?

Colorado Christian University does not publish a required score, but the admitted-student 75th-percentile SAT is around 1150. A score at or above that range strengthens your application, while a lower score puts more weight on your rigor, activities, and essays. CollegeCalcAI shows how your exact score shifts your odds at Colorado Christian University.

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Your chances at Colorado Christian University by GPA and SAT

Estimated chance of admission at Colorado Christian University for plain profiles, from the same model as the calculator. Unweighted GPA, 3 AP courses, Regular Decision, no legacy, athletic or first-generation hook. The last column is test-optional (no score sent).

What are my chances at Colorado Christian University with a 3.1 GPA and a 1090 SAT?

About 85% (Safety), by CollegeCalcAI's deterministic model, for an applicant with a 3.1 unweighted GPA and a 1090 SAT, the middle of Colorado Christian University's admitted range, applying Regular Decision without a hook. A 3.4 GPA with a 1150 SAT comes out near 96%. Courses, activities, essays and the application round move the number; the free calculator includes them.

Estimated admission chance at Colorado Christian University by unweighted GPA (rows) and SAT score (columns)
GPASAT 102025th pctSAT 1090middleSAT 115075th pctNo testtest-optional
2.530%Target41%Target52%Likely29%Target
2.854%Likely66%Likely75%Safety59%Likely
3.177%Safety85%Safety90%Safety84%Safety
3.490%Safety94%Safety96%Safety95%Safety

Estimates, not guarantees. Get yours with your real courses and activities. Assistants and developers can fetch this table from the free API: /api/v1/colleges/colorado-christian-university.

How to get into Colorado Christian University

Built from Colorado Christian University's admitted class and what it reports weighing. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled figures, not published cutoffs.

Here is how to get into Colorado Christian University, built from what its admitted class actually looks like and what the school says it weighs.

Step 1
Match the typical admit on the transcript

CollegeCalcAI's modeled typical admit at Colorado Christian University carries about a 3.25 core GPA and a 1100 SAT, in the most rigorous schedule available. Meeting it puts you in the admitted range for most applicants.

Step 2
Build the file around what Colorado Christian University weighs

Colorado Christian University rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and interview highest in its own Common Data Set. Put your depth there: and a transcript whose rigor rises through junior year.

Step 3
Apply in the round that helps

An early application signals interest and gets your file read before the pool fills. Most early deadlines fall on November 1 and Regular Decision on January 1 to 15; confirm Colorado Christian University's exact dates at www.ccu.edu.

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What Colorado Christian University looks for

What Colorado Christian University weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

In its review, Colorado Christian University leans most on rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and interview. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Colorado Christian University's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Considered
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Important
Recommendations
Important
Interview
Very important
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Very important
First-generation status
Considered
Religious affiliation / commitment
Very important
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at Colorado Christian University

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability. Your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Colorado Christian University
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200Above the admitted 75th percentile
1100Below the middle, makes the rest of the profile matter more
Colleges for a 1150 SAT →Colleges for a 23 ACT →See colleges by GPA →

How much does Colorado Christian University cost after financial aid?

The full sticker price at Colorado Christian University (tuition, fees, housing, food, books) is about $54,242 a year. Tuition and fees alone are $41,342. What families actually pay is different: the average net price after grants and scholarships is $29,500 a year, and it ranges from $26,010 for families earning under $30,000 to $33,274 for families earning over $110,000. 37% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant.

Sticker price
$54,242
per year, before aid
Average net price
$29,500
after grants and scholarships
Pell recipients
37%
of undergraduates
Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0 to $30k$26,010
$30k to $48k$24,819
$48k to $75k$27,203
$75k to $110k$26,257
Over $110k$33,274

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Net price is what students receiving aid paid after grants, by family income.

What do Colorado Christian University graduates earn, and how many graduate?

Median earnings for Colorado Christian University students ten years after entry are $50,416 ($41,623 at the six-year mark). 64% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 84% return for a second year. Among graduates who borrowed, median federal debt at graduation is $28,312; 45% of undergraduates take federal loans.

Median earnings
$50,416
10 years after entry
Graduation rate
64%
within six years
Retention
84%
return for year two
Median debt
$28,312
at graduation, borrowers

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Earnings cover students who received federal aid.

How Colorado Christian University compares in Colorado

Colorado Christian University ranks #4 most selective of 16 schools in Colorado in our database.

Among the 16 Colorado schools we track, Colorado Christian University ranks #4 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like U.S. Air Force Academy (14%) and Colorado College (18%) sit nearby, which makes Colorado a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

U.S. Air Force Academy
14%acceptance · CO
Colorado College
18%acceptance · CO
Colorado School of Mines
61%acceptance · CO
Fort Lewis College
77%acceptance · CO
University of Colorado
78%acceptance · CO
University of Denver
78%acceptance · CO
Colorado Mesa University
82%acceptance · CO
University of Northern Colorado
86%acceptance · CO
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Similar to Colorado Christian University

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

Build around Colorado Christian University with peers at a comparable selectivity, such as Brigham Young University, Hofstra University, and Lipscomb University. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

Brigham Young University
68%acceptance · UT
Hofstra University
68%acceptance · NY
Lipscomb University
68%acceptance · TN
Presbyterian College
68%acceptance · SC
Augustana University
68%acceptance · SD
Converse University
68%acceptance · SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does Colorado Christian University cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Colorado Christian University, what students receiving aid paid after grants and scholarships, is $29,500 a year against a sticker price of about $54,242. Families earning under $30,000 paid about $26,010 on average.

What do Colorado Christian University graduates earn?

Median earnings ten years after entering Colorado Christian University are $50,416 a year among students who received federal aid, and 64% of students graduate within six years (College Scorecard).

What does Colorado Christian University value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Colorado Christian University weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and interview most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Colorado Christian University consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Colorado Christian University's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Colorado Christian University?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Colorado Christian University specifically.

What are the admission requirements for Colorado Christian University?

Colorado Christian University reviews GPA, course rigor, test scores (where submitted), activities, and essays. With a more accessible acceptance rate, meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

Acceptance rate, application counts, admitted test ranges, cost, and outcomes reflect publicly reported federal data (U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2023 and the College Scorecard) and each school's Common Data Set; figures are rounded and lag the current cycle by one to two years, so confirm deadlines and policies on the school's own site. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled estimates. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.