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CCU
Lakewood, CO
Group 1 — Strong faith fit, strong CACREP, affordable

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, CO (Denver suburb) · ~2,100 undergrads · 17:1 faculty ratio
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Tom, CCU is almost custom-built for you. It's nondenominational evangelical just like FOR, offers both ministry and CACREP counseling tracks so you can keep your options open, and it's a medium-sized campus where professors know students personally. The culture feels right, the support systems are proactive, and you won't have mandatory daily chapel—just a strong Christian community woven into campus life.

What Aligned ✓

nondenominational evangelical faith culture matching FORboth ministry and CACREP counseling tracksmedium-sized campus with relational academicsproactive student support systemsstrong Christian community without mandatory daily chapel

Watch-Outs ✕

net cost at $22,405/year is mid-range but manageable given willingness to stretch
About This School

Faith Culture

Strong Faith Match — Nondenominational evangelical
Closest match to Fellowship of the Rockies on the entire list. Same worship culture, same theological tradition.

Campus Life

No class on Fridays. Apartment-style dorms. Tight spiritual community. Outdoor access and urban amenities nearby.

Academic Support

Life Directions Center assigns every student a personal advisor before arrival — same advisor through graduation. Free tutoring, writing center, 24/7 online tutoring. Most proactive advising model on the list.

Admissions

Acceptance
57%
Avg GPA
3.68
SAT Mid-50%
1050–1220

Programs

Ministry (Undergrad)

Christian Studies, Ministry Leadership, Worship Arts

Counseling (Undergrad)

Psychology, Human Services

CACREP Accredited ✓
⚡ Accelerated / Dual Degree Path

12 grad credits count toward M.A. Biblical Studies during undergrad. Does NOT replace CACREP counseling M.A.

Cost

$22,405/yr

Est. net price after financial aid

How to Apply

Apply at ccu.edu/admissions. CCU uses its own application portal. A faith statement and spiritual recommendation letter are required. Rolling admission — apply by November for scholarship consideration.

FAFSA Code: 009401

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What You Can Do This Summer & Senior Year

Still Deciding?

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Visit campus and sit in on a chapel service — confirm the nondenominational evangelical culture feels like home
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Schedule a meeting with the Life Directions Center before your visit — they'll walk you through the advising model
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Ask current students what Friday No-Class actually looks like in practice

Steps to Stay on Track

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Apply by February 1 for Early Action scholarship bonus
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Submit FAFSA by April 1 for aid priority (FAFSA code: 009401)
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Rolling admission after April 1 — earlier is always better for merit aid
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Contact admissions to set up a campus visit: admissions@ccu.edu

To Strengthen Your Application

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CCU requires a minimum 3.0 GPA — you're right at the line; finish senior year strong
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Extracurricular activity, essay content, and recommendation content all explicitly factor into CCU's admission decisions — don't leave these blank or generic
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Church involvement matters here — document your role at Fellowship of the Rockies specifically in your application
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Retake SAT targeting 1120+ — scores above that unlock CCU's two highest merit scholarship tiers
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Two personal essays and a spiritual recommendation letter are required — start both at least 6 weeks early
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Senior year course rigor (AP or dual enrollment) signals readiness for CCU's academically serious environment
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Apply by February 1 Early Action deadline for scholarship bonus consideration
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