U.S. News & World Report Ranks Colorado Christian University Amongst Best Colleges

Posted on September 23, 2025

U.S. News & World Report Ranks Colorado Christian University Amongst Best Colleges

Colorado Christian University (CCU) has been ranked No. 65 (tie) among the 2026 Regional Universities (West) by U.S. News & World Report. CCU was the highest-rated regional college or university in the state of Colorado and marks the fifth consecutive year that CCU has been included in the rankings. The 2026 edition of the U.S. News Best Colleges rankings evaluates more than 1,700 U.S. colleges and universities, using up to 17 factors to measure academic quality and graduate success. CCU also placed No. 94 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (Regional Universities - West), recognizing the University's success in supporting and graduating students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

"Colorado Christian University is honored to be recognized among the top universities in our region. This distinction reflects our commitment to rigorous, Christ-centered academics rooted in biblical truth," said Eric Hogue, President of Colorado Christian University. "At CCU, our greatest calling is to equip students who are prepared both academically and spiritually - graduates who will go on to impact the world with grace and truth."

U.S. News publishes the Best Colleges rankings each year to provide prospective students and their families with the comparative merits of the undergraduate programs at America's colleges and universities. The rankings offer detailed information about institutions and data on factors such as graduation rates, graduate indebtedness, and post-graduate earnings.

"U.S. News' Best Colleges remains a reliable resource for prospective students and their families as they navigate the college selection process," said LaMont Jones, Ed.D., managing editor for Education at U.S. News. "With over half of the ranking factors dedicated to student outcomes, the rankings and editorial content provide vital data, college advice and informed reporting to every student pursuing higher education."

About Colorado Christian University

Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world-class education to thousands of students on campus and online. CCU's mission is to cultivate knowledge and love of God in a Christ-centered community of learners and scholars, with an enduring commitment to excellence in academics, spiritual formation, and engagement with the world. Visit ccu.edu for more information.

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