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Colorado Christian University (CCU) is the only member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) located minutes from the Rocky Mountains and the city of Denver, Colorado. CCU provides a distinctive educational experience with an intentionally Christ-centered foundation and is classified as an interdenominational Christian Liberal Arts University. More than 3,400 undergraduate, adult, and graduate students are enrolled at CCU’s main campus in Lakewood, Colorado, in online programs, and at regional centers throughout Colorado. CCU offers 35 undergraduate and graduate degree programs that serve to equip students professionally, spiritually, and interpersonally to be leaders in their careers and communities. The University mission is to engage the world with the message of Jesus Christ. Across the last decade, CCU has established numerous campus-based ministries that serve the Denver-metro area and has sent out more than 100 short-term mission trips throughout the United States and to approximately 20 countries.

Location

Colorado Christian University is located at the edge of the Rocky Mountains in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb just 10 miles west of downtown Denver. In addition to the main Lakewood campus that mainly houses CCU's College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS) for traditional students, their College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS) has several regional learning centers located throughout Colorado. These centers include the Denver Tech Center Campus (Englewood, CO), the Northern Colorado Regional Center (Loveland, CO), the Northglenn Center (Northglenn, CO), the Southern Colorado Regional Center (Colorado Springs, CO), and the Western Colorado Regional Center (Grand Junction, CO). Many courses are also available online through the Global Online Center.

History

CCU’s heritage dates back to the formation of Denver Bible Institute in 1914. As the demand for Christian education grew, Denver Bible Institute was granted a state charter to become a four-year Bible college known in 1945 as Denver Bible College. As expansion continued with the formulation of three main academic schools: the College of Liberal Arts, the Theological School, and the Bible Institute, Denver Bible College became Rockmont College in 1949. During this period of time, a Denver Bible Institute alumnus founded Western Bible Institute whose mission was to “prepare students for the field of ministry”.

In 1981, Rockmont College was awarded accreditation by the North Central Association, and four years later merged with Western Bible Institute to become Colorado Christian College. Recognizing the benefits of combining resources in order to create an influential Christian university in Colorado, Colorado Christian College merged with Colorado Baptist University, in 1989, to become what is now Colorado Christian University.

Academics and Accreditation

Colorado Christian University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and is the only member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities in an eight-state region. CCU is also a member of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities and the CCU School of Music has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, the national governing body for schools of music in higher education.

CCU offers associate, bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as certificate and licensing programs. The College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS) offers many major and minor programs of study and two pre-professional programs. The College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS) houses programs for continuing adult education and graduate programs for Business, Counseling, and Education.

Financial Aid

The majority of students at CCU qualify to receive some level of financial assistance through either scholarships and grants, work-study programs, or loans. In order to be considered for financial aid, students must first complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Student Life

Mission Trips

Colorado Christian University sponsors several service-based, short-term mission trips. The affluence of the countries visited is wide-ranging, though emphasis is typically placed on helping the underprivileged.

Athletics

CCU is both an NCAA Division II and NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association) institution that offers 12 intercollegiate sports including:

• Baseball (Men)
• Basketball (Men and Women)
• Cross Country (Men and Women)
• Golf (Men and Women)
• Soccer(Men and Women)
• Tennis (Men and Women)
• Volleyball (Women)

The CCU Cougars compete in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

Notable alumni

• Leanor Ortega, saxophonist for Five Iron Frenzy and currently on staff with Scum of the Earth Church
• Ben Haley and Patrick Meese from the Band Meese
• Michael Jenkins, son of Jerry B. Jenkins, author of the Left Behind Series
• John Eldredge, Christian author.

External links

• www.ccu.edu -- Official web site

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Collegiate institutions

Adams State University Arapahoe Community College The Art Institute of Colorado Colorado Christian University Colorado College Colorado Mesa University Colorado Mountain College Colorado Northwestern Community College Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University Colorado State University-Pueblo Colorado Technical University Community College of Aurora Community College of Denver Emily Griffith Opportunity School Fort Lewis College Front Range Community College Iliff School of Theology Lamar Community College Metropolitan State University of Denver Morgan Community College Naropa University Nazarene Bible College Northeastern Junior College Otero College Pikes Peak State College Pueblo Community College Regis University Red Rocks Community College Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine Trinidad State College United States Air Force Academy University of Colorado System: Boulder - Colorado Springs - Denver University of Denver University of Northern Colorado Western Colorado Community College Western Colorado University

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