Colorado Christian University's published cost of attendance is $54,242. Net price by income band varies meaningfully across the income spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $26,010, middle-income families pay around $27,203, and higher-income families pay approximately $33,274.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $54,242 |
| Tuition and Fees | $41,342 |
| Room and Board | $13,234 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$24,742 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $29,500 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $26,010 |
| $30–48k | $24,819 |
| $48–75k | $27,203 |
| $75–110k | $26,257 |
| $110k+ | $33,274 |
Colorado Christian University's published cost of attendance is $54,242. Net price by income band varies meaningfully across the income spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $26,010, middle-income families pay around $27,203, and higher-income families pay approximately $33,274. Azimuth ranks Colorado Christian University #1183 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The gap between sticker price and net price reflects Colorado Christian's need-based aid structure. Families apply using the FAFSA, and the university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $28,312, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $15,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $58,576, median federal debt of $28,312 projects to a monthly payment of about $320 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Colorado Christian University earn median 4-year earnings of $58,576, placing Colorado Christian University in the 38.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Colorado Christian University in the 62.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Colorado Christian University #770 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect earnings that grow steadily through the early career years, with graduates building toward stronger mid-career compensation across the institution's program portfolio. The earnings pattern centers on Business, which anchors the institution's economic profile. Business Administration is the largest program with 128 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $72,519, performing at 1.1x the national benchmark for the field . The Nursing program graduates 100 students earning $87,990, while Psychology, General with 88 graduates earns $54,887. Clinical, Counseling and Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology and Bible/Biblical Studies round out the top five, each contributing to a diversified earnings landscape where most programs deliver outcomes aligned with or above their national peer benchmarks. The concentration in Business and related professional fields supports consistent, predictable financial outcomes for graduates entering stable career pathways.
