Colorado Christian University
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| Motto | χαρις και αληθεια (Grace and Truth) |
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| Type | Private , Evangelical |
| Established | 1914 |
| President | William L. Armstrong |
| Students | 2,900+ |
| Location | , , USA |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Navy Blue , Gold |
| Affiliations | Council for Christian Colleges and Universities |
| Mascot | Cougars |
| Website | http://www.ccu.edu |
Colorado Christian University (CCU) is an interdenominational Christian liberal arts university. More than 2,900 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled at CCU’s main campus in Lakewood, Colorado and at regional centers throughout Colorado.
Location
CCU 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 houses CCU's College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS) for traditional students, their College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS) has several regional learning centers 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
CCU 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. To date, 90 percent of CCU students receive scholarships.
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 under privileged.
Athletics
CCU is an NCAA Division II 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 now is on staff with Scum of the Earth
- Ben Haley, Patrick Meese, from the band Meese
External links
- www.ccu.edu -- Official web site
