Editor's Choice
Colorado Christian University
Editor's Rating
4.4
School Highlights
- Most courses are five weeks long allowing students to focus on one subject at a time.
- Generous transfer credit policy and a locked-in tuition guarantee for undergraduate students.
- Significant tuition discounts and specialized support for military service members and their families.
- Courses integrate biblical perspectives across all disciplines, fostering ethical leadership.
Best Matching Program:
This degree provides five graduate-level courses specific to clinical counseling, and includes human development, personal and social interactions, and behavioral patterns.
Colorado Christian University (CCU) Online provides a flexible, accredited, and Christ-centered education designed for working adults and non-traditional students.
Pros
- Most courses are delivered in five-week blocks allowing students to focus on one subject at a time.
- CCU accepts up to 90 transfer credits for bachelor’s degrees and offers credit for prior life/work experience, accelerating the path to graduation.
- For undergraduate students, tuition rates are locked in for up to six years, protecting against price increases.
- The university provides significant discounts for active duty, reserves and dependents.
- CCU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), ensuring its degrees meet federal standards for quality and financial aid eligibility.
Cons
- Many programs use an accelerated 5-week block format and require significant weekly time commitments, which may not suit every schedule.
- The strong evangelical focus may not align with students seeking a secular environment.
- The university charges a mandatory "per-credit" fee for digital textbooks and technology.
