Colorado Christian University Named a ‘Great Option’ by Heritage Foundation

Posted on September 16, 2024

Colorado Christian University Named a 'Great Option' by Heritage Foundation

CCU was the only university in Colorado to receive the highest designation

Colorado Christian University, the preeminent interdenominational Christian university in the Rocky Mountain region, was named a "Great Option" in the Heritage Foundation's recently released "Choose College with Confidence" guide. "Great Option" is the guide's highest recommendation.

"Colorado Christian University continues to be a brand in demand," said Eric K. Hogue, CCU president. "The Heritage Foundation listing CCU as a 'Great Option' in its 'Choose College with Confidence' guide is recognition of the power of Christ-centered higher education to transform students to impact the world with grace and truth."

The "Choose College with Confidence" guide states that institutions receiving the "Great Option" designation "represent a strong choice for families prioritizing freedom, opportunity, and civil society … offer an intellectually rigorous and well-rounded campus environment … and offer a solid return on investment, evidenced by competitive post-graduation income levels and commendable four-year graduation rates."

The guide surveyed 280 colleges and universities across the United States. CCU was the only institution in Colorado to receive the highest designation, "Great Option." The Heritage Foundation used rankings and data from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression's free speech rankings, the Newman Guide, the American Council of Trustees and Alumni "What Will They Learn?" rankings, data from the National Center for Education Statistics and other sources including feedback from the State Policy Network think tanks. The goal of the guide is to provide transparency for students and parents when searching for a college or university.

The "Great Option" rating comes on the heels of CCU being named a top university by the Wall Street Journal.