Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO
Lakewood, CO
Where faith and learning converge
At Colorado Christian University, faith and academics are intentionally connected. Your education is not split between intellectual growth and spiritual development. Instead, every subject is taught through the lens of a Christian worldview. Professors encourage you to think deeply about how faith informs truth, ethics, and purpose in every discipline. The Bible is used in every class as a foundation for discussion, reflection, and learning, helping you develop a strong biblical perspective alongside academic excellence.
A key part of this integration is CCU’s chapel experience. Traditional undergraduate students attend chapel twice a week, creating a consistent rhythm of worship, teaching, and community. Chapel brings the campus together to pause, refocus, and grow spiritually through biblical messages, prayer, and worship. Over the course of your time at CCU, you will complete a required number of chapel credits, reinforcing the idea that spiritual formation is an essential part of your college journey, not an optional activity.
Faith and learning are also woven into the curriculum through required Bible and theology courses. These classes give you a deeper understanding of Scripture and help you apply biblical truth to real-world questions and challenges. Because the Bible is actively used across all courses, you learn how to engage with Scripture thoughtfully and confidently in academic settings. This approach equips you to integrate faith into future careers, conversations, and leadership roles with clarity and conviction.
What truly sets CCU apart is the way this integration shapes the entire campus culture. Professors model what it looks like to live out faith with integrity, curiosity, and compassion. In classrooms, chapel, and everyday interactions, you are encouraged to grow as both a student and a disciple. At CCU, faith is not an add-on to your education. It is the foundation that prepares you to lead with wisdom, purpose, and a Christ-centered worldview wherever your future takes you.
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Ranked #65 among the "Best Regional Universities" in the West | U.S. News & World Report, 2025 |
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Ranked #94 among the "Top Performers on Social Mobility" in the West | U.S. News & World Report 2025 |
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Ranked the #1 "Safest College Campus in Colorado," receiving an A for safety | Niche, 2023 |
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Named a 2025–2026 Christian College of Distinction |
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Named a 2025–2026 College of Distinction for Colorado |
Every CCU student is required to sign the Lifestyle Covenant. The Covenant is grounded in Scripture and sets biblical expectations and guiding principles for how students will live their daily lives as members of our community. Visit our website to learn more!
Our goal for on-campus housing is to enrich the academic experience and strengthen the sense of Christian community for students. That’s why all our students live in fully furnished apartments, grouped together into themed stairwells and pods. This intentional design encourages shared space, family-style dinners, and events. All apartments are complete with a kitchen, wireless high-speed internet, cable TV, and private bathrooms. Living in an authentic Christian community can be life changing, and we believe apartment living brings students together and positively shapes our community.
“I chose CCU because I wanted to be in an environment that allowed me to ask hard questions and be challenged in my faith.”
“Attending CCU required me to take my faith seriously in all aspects. I learned that regardless of our job titles, we’re all called to full-time ministry, whether it be in church, an executive's office, or a laboratory.”
“I’ve seen a great deal of growth in myself while at CCU. I've learned a lot about God, people, and life, and I've been really challenged and uplifted by all of the faculty and staff that I've interacted with.”
“Through participation in campus organizations, I’ve been able to use my creative ability, become more confident, and get more involved with the CCU community.”