by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a CCU degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how CCU measures up.
CCU is ranked #2,470 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Colorado, it ranks #35 of 49 for value.
Among the majors CCU offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | #13 of 17 |
| Retail and Sales | #14 of 17 |
| Psychology | #14 of 18 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #15 of 25 |
| Applied Psychology | #20 of 30 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | #21 of 27 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | #21 of 27 |
| Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | #34 of 43 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | #35 of 45 |
| Biblical Studies | #35 of 45 |
Read the full CCU value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Colorado Christian University is ranked #25 out of #53 in Colorado for quality and #35 out of #49 for Colorado value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the CCU financial aid page to be sure.
Colorado Christian University is ranked #2,470 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Colorado Christian University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at CCU costs about $34,448. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $137,794 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $54,242 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $29,500 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $34,448 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $137,794 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the CCU net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What CCU costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a CCU degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $216,968 | — | — |
| All Students | $137,794 | #2,470 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $118,000 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $216,968 | — | — |
| All Students | $137,794 | #35 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $118,000 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at CCU shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $21,073 |
| $30K–$48K | $19,581 |
| $48K–$75K | $21,574 |
| $75K–$110K | $25,679 |
| Over $110K | $29,328 |
About 80% of CCU undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,382 per year. Get more details on the CCU financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average CCU cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.