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Colorado State University Global

#1616 in US ranking Denver, CO
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$24,046
Tuition & fees
$9,000
Avg. aid
$4,402
Receiving aid
88%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
98%
Avg. ACT
17

Outcomes

Median salary
$66,283
1 yr after graduation

What does Colorado State University Global offer in terms of athletics?

CSU Global is not a conventional varsity-sports campus. Its reported athletics information does not identify varsity teams or an athletic-association affiliation for the institution.

Prospective students should distinguish CSU Global from Colorado State University in Fort Collins: the latter's teams, facilities, and athletic programs are not automatically CSU Global offerings. Students seeking competitive varsity athletics, recruiting, or an athletic scholarship should confirm their options with the institution that operates the sport. Online students may pursue recreation in their own communities, but that is different from a university-sponsored team or intramural program.

What student groups and Associations are available at Colorado State University Global?

Student involvement at CSU Global is shaped by remote participation rather than a large, walk-in campus-club scene. Academic networking, peer discussion, and university-organized online activities are more relevant to most students than organizations that depend on regularly meeting in a campus building.

Recognition and activity can change from year to year, so applicants interested in a particular professional association, identity-based group, service activity, or student leadership role should check CSU Global's current student-engagement listings. An externally administered professional association or honor society is not necessarily a university-recognized student organization, and access to it may have separate eligibility or membership requirements.

Who studies at Colorado State University Global?

CSU Global serves a predominantly adult, geographically dispersed student body. Total reported enrollment was 10,257 in 2024-25, and transfer-in undergraduates outnumbered first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates in the reported entering groups.

The age distribution illustrates that pattern. Students aged 40-49 formed the largest reported group, at 2,360; students aged 25-29 and 30-34 each numbered more than 1,900. By comparison, 43 students were aged 18-19. These counts describe enrollment, not the age of every student in a particular course.

The reported geographic distribution placed 23% of students in Colorado and 77% in other U.S. states. Students should therefore expect classmates with different work schedules and local time zones. A reported student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1 describes an institution-wide relationship; it does not establish the size or level of individual classes.

How does student life look like at Colorado State University Global?

Everyday student life at CSU Global takes place chiefly through online classes and remote support services, not residence halls or a daily commute to lectures. The arrangement can suit students who need to study around employment or caregiving, while requiring a plan for managing deadlines and finding opportunities to connect with classmates.

Students have access to academic and student-support channels, and the institution reports personal or psychological counseling as well as a veterans affairs office. Prospective students should check how appointments are delivered, what hours apply in their time zone, and whether a service is available to students in their state. Online orientation, course discussions, advising, and scheduled virtual activities are likely to matter more to the daily experience than the physical location of the administrative office.

What libraries are available to students at Colorado State University Global?

CSU Global provides online library access designed for students who may be studying from anywhere. Its reported library service is the CSU Global 24/7 Online Library Access, rather than a residential campus library where students ordinarily gather for late-night study.

Students should use the library's authenticated resources for academic research and check its current instructions for research assistance, databases, articles, and citation support. Digital access and librarian availability are separate questions: a resource may be reachable at any hour even when live help is not. Applicants who rely on physical study rooms, print collections, or specialized equipment should check what can actually be accessed near them.

Colorado State University Global Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

10257

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

113

Total staff

24 full time, 493 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

Colorado State University Global Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 7,157
Graduate: 3,100

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 2,455
Part-time: 7,802

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 70
Men: 43

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 1,292
Black or African American: 812
White: 3,284
American Indian or Alaska Native: 37
Asian: 281
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 15
Two or more races: 292
Unknown: 401

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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