Colorado Christian University Athletics

Colorado Christian competes in NCAA Division II, which offers athletic scholarships while maintaining a balance between competitive sports and academics. The Cougars field 11 varsity sports with 231 total athletes, meaning just 4.3% of the 5,363 students participate in varsity athletics. The university competes in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference alongside regional rivals like Colorado State Pueblo and Adams State. CCU distributes $1,761,760 in athletic scholarships across their programs. The athletic program emphasizes character development alongside competition, reflecting the university's Christian mission. With nearly three-quarters of students being women, the gender imbalance likely influences which sports receive the most support and participation. Division II allows CCU to offer meaningful athletic opportunities without the intense time commitments of Division I sports.