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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 is the cost of studying for a year at Colorado State University Global?

For 2024-25 reporting, full-time undergraduate tuition was $9,000 for both Colorado residents and out-of-state students, with no required fees reported in that tuition category. The reported part-time undergraduate rate was $375 per credit. Graduate figures were $12,150 for full-time tuition and $675 per credit for part-time study, again with no required fees reported in those categories.

  • Undergraduate full-time tuition, 2024-25: $9,000 for in-state or out-of-state students.
  • Undergraduate part-time tuition, 2024-25: $375 per credit.
  • Graduate full-time tuition, 2024-25: $12,150 for in-state or out-of-state students.
  • Graduate part-time tuition, 2024-25: $675 per credit.

Those figures are tuition, not a complete personal budget. Students also need to account for books and supplies, internet access, transportation where relevant, and their own housing and food expenses. The reported books-and-supplies figure was $288. A reported room-and-board allowance of $17,658 should be understood as a budgeting figure, not the price of a CSU Global residence hall or meal plan.

In the same reporting period, 88% of students were reported as receiving financial aid, and 34% received student loans. Aid eligibility varies, so neither figure predicts an individual net price. Before committing, students should use the current tuition schedule and their financial-aid offer to calculate the cost of the credits they actually plan to take; a part-time student's bill will differ from the full-time annual figure.

What are the work-study opportunities at Colorado State University Global?

CSU Global students can combine online study with employment, but an ordinary job, an internship, and Federal Work-Study are different arrangements. Federal Work-Study, when offered to an eligible student, is need-based aid earned through an approved job; it is not a grant paid automatically with tuition assistance.

Students interested in Work-Study should ask the financial-aid office whether CSU Global is offering positions for their enrollment period, whether their aid application establishes eligibility, and how remote or local jobs are approved. Its online format also means that a prospective student should not assume the availability of the campus-based jobs common at residential universities.

For career development, CSU Global reports individual career counseling for undergraduates, résumé help, interview preparation, career-interest assessment, and opportunities to connect with alumni. These services can support a search for employment or an internship, but they are not the same as a job placement or a verified employment outcome.

Colorado State University Global Tuition and Fees

In-state tuition & fees
$9,000
Out-of-state tuition & fees
$9,000
Tuition
$9,000
Room and board
$17,658
Books and supplies
$288

Total Cost

Cost of attendance per year
$24,046
Tuition & fees
$9,000
Housing, food, books & other
$15,046

88% of undergraduates receive aid, $4,402 on average

Colorado State University Global Cost of Living

Yearly living expenses by where students live

Off campus, not with family
$14,480
Off campus, with family
$1,280

Colorado State University Global Net Price by Family Income

Average yearly cost after grants, students awarded federal aid

$0–30,000
$16,510

Colorado State University Global Room and Board Cost

Typical room charge for academic year

$13,167

Typical board charge for academic year

$4,491

Institution provide on-campus housing

No

Colorado State University Global Financial Aid

Undergraduate average amount

$4,402

All

$5,432

Students Receiving Financial Aid

Share of undergraduate students
88%

Colorado State University Global Grants, Loans and Debt

Students receiving Pell Grants
27%
Students with federal loans
34%
Median debt at completion
$23,000

Colorado State University Global Military and Veterans Benefits

Undergraduate average amount

$5,039

Graduate average amount

$4,103

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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