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Colorado State University Global
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Annual Tuition
$8,400
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
92.9%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
N/A
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$76,813
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Colorado State University - Global Campus (CSU Global) is the first statutorily defined, fully online public university in the United States. It is a member of the Colorado State University System. Founded in 2007, CSU Global is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. CSU Global offers Higher Learning Commission accredited online undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs. The university has a unique focus on the success of adult, nontraditional learners with learning outcomes focused on theory, knowledge, and skills necessary to secure employment and improve job performance.
Source: Wikipedia Data
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$33,600
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
0.7 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$46,813
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$434,530
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$902,660
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Colorado State University Global is $25,000.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$8,400
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
56.3%
Success
N/A
In-State Cost
$8,400
Age 25+ Students
83.6%
Carnegie Class
Master's: Larger
Working at 6yr
3,608 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Denver
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$1,658
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$1,835
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$2,201
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Denver metropolitan area.