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In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$9.0k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: IPEDS 2024
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Colorado State University Global
Aurora, CO
Colorado State University Global at a glance
Colorado State University Global is a public university in Aurora, Colorado with 10,257 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). It admitted 98% of applicants (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Its published in-state tuition is $9,000 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25); students who received federal aid paid an average net price of $16,510 a year after grants (College Scorecard, a prior cohort). 34% of students take federal loans, and borrowers leave with a median $25,000 (College Scorecard). By program, the highest graduate earnings four years after finishing are in Management Information Systems, master's ($113,193) and Business Administration, master's ($102,672) (College Scorecard, 2017-19 graduates).
Tuition
$9,000
2024-25
Acceptance
98%
Fall 2024 applicants
Students
10,257
Fall 2024
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,000
Avg On-Campus Living
Not available
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,048
Financial Aid & Outcomes
College Scorecard
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price: $9,000
Net price (after aid): $16,510
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k: $16,510
$48k – $75k: $16,004
Can federal loans cover it? (2026 limits)
At every income level reported here, the average net price is within the $25,500 a first-year dependent student and their parents can borrow from the federal government for loans made from 1 July 2026.
The ceiling is $5,500 in the student’s own Direct Loan plus up to $20,000 in Parent PLUS, which requires that the parent has no adverse credit history. Net prices are averages for a prior cohort of aid recipients, not a quote. Source: Federal Student Aid loan limits. Where this gap is largest.
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr): $76,813
Median debt at graduation: $25,000
Est. monthly loan payment: $265
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.1×Graduates earn about 3.1× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants: 27%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans: 34%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
FAFSA earnings check
: Not flaggedColorado State University Global does not trigger the FAFSA's "lower earnings" notice. Its graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $83,825, above the $34,635 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 nationally. The Department uses the national figure for a college that mostly enrolls out-of-state students or operates in several states.
This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.
Student Outcomes
Freshman Retention
74%
Source: IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25 (provisional release)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Out-of-state value
$9.0k below avg
Strong post-grad earnings
$76.8k above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$9.0k
below avg
Net price
$16.5k
below avg
Pell
27%
Median debt
$25k
Earnings (10y)
$76.8k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
98%
SAT range
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ACT range
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Source: IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024 (provisional release)
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Academics
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Fields of study
Colorado State University Global reported conferring credentials in 16 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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Graduate earnings by program
What Colorado State University Global graduates earn, by program
Colorado State University Global's bachelor's graduates in Business Administration earned a median $83,415 four years after graduating, 22% above the $68,257 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $69,863; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $24,495 in federal loans at this college (about $260 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $33,530 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level).
27 programs at Colorado State University Global have federal earnings or debt figures, largest graduating classes first. Earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, earnings measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Debt: graduates of 2018-19 and 2019-20. The national median is the same measure for every program in that field and credential in the U.S.
| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Bachelor's | $83,415 | $68,257, +22% | $24,495 | $260/mo |
| Human Resources, Master's | $90,296 | $83,558, +8% | $43,430 | $494/mo |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Bachelor's | $91,204 | $92,374, about the same | $22,395 | $237/mo |
| Health and Medical Administration, Master's | $94,688 | $89,981, +5% | $40,909 | $465/mo |
| Human Resources, Bachelor's | $73,403 | $68,069, +8% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Accounting, Bachelor's | $75,415 | $76,194, about the same | $26,491 | $281/mo |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Master's | $102,553 | $124,201, −17% | $43,146 | $491/mo |
| Health and Medical Administration, Bachelor's | $74,350 | $58,716, +27% | $29,692 | $315/mo |
| Accounting, Master's | $94,130 | $95,833, about the same | $25,199 | $287/mo |
| Marketing, Bachelor's | $71,199 | $69,303, +3% | $21,214 | $225/mo |
| Business Administration, Master's | $102,672 | $103,485, about the same | $46,548 | $529/mo |
| Finance, Master's | $102,553 | $110,694, −7% | $42,450 | $483/mo |
Compare what Business Administration pays at other colleges
What the job pays locally
- Accounting graduates train as accountants and auditors: median $97,030 in Colorado.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: everyone working in the job, every experience level, not only recent graduates.
Show 15 more programs
| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration, Master's | $61,121 | $71,685, −15% | $37,938 | $432/mo |
| Human Services, Bachelor's | $52,742 | $48,597, +9% | $29,051 | $308/mo |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Undergraduate certificate | $69,786 | $50,984, +37% | $7,125 | $76/mo |
| Criminal Justice, Bachelor's | $61,075 | $55,378, +10% | $25,136 | $266/mo |
| Management Science, Master's | $102,355 | $124,807, −18% | $50,707 | $577/mo |
| Management Information Systems, Master's | $113,193 | $106,092, +7% | $39,204 | $446/mo |
| Business Administration, Graduate certificate | — | $94,506 | $13,500 | $154/mo |
| Criminal Justice, Master's | $80,306 | $66,714, +20% | $47,837 | $544/mo |
| Human Resources, Graduate certificate | — | $74,850 | $17,110 | $195/mo |
| Communication, Bachelor's | $62,743 | $56,359, +11% | $23,187 | $246/mo |
| International Business, Master's | $92,506 | $97,121, −5% | — | — |
| Social Sciences, Bachelor's | $53,311 | $53,366, about the same | $26,899 | $285/mo |
| Educational Administration, Post-baccalaureate certificate | $91,674 | $88,516, +4% | — | — |
| Business Administration, Post-baccalaureate certificate | $92,298 | $104,114, −11% | — | — |
| Management Information Systems, Bachelor's | $95,518 | $83,290, +15% | $23,854 | $253/mo |
Median earnings of graduates who received federal student aid, worked, and were not enrolled in school; debt is the median federal loans borrowed at this college by graduates who borrowed (Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS; not Parent PLUS, private loans or interest). Programs with too few graduates are suppressed by the Department of Education. Monthly payment assumes a standard 10-year plan. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, field-of-study data, 10 June 2026. Download every program (CSV). Same degree, different paycheck: what the national data show. Over the Cap: graduate programs where typical debt exceeds the federal loan limits in force since July 2026.
Frequently asked questions
About Colorado State University Global
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- Where is Colorado State University Global located?
- Colorado State University Global is located in Aurora, CO, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Colorado State University Global?
- Colorado State University Global is a public university based in CO. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Colorado State University Global?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Colorado State University Global is approximately 98% (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Colorado State University Global?
- Colorado State University Global's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,000 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Colorado State University Global?
- Colorado State University Global reports total enrollment of approximately 10,257 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much does Colorado State University Global actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at Colorado State University Global is approximately $16,510 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
- How much student debt do graduates of Colorado State University Global have?
- Students who borrowed at Colorado State University Global left with a median of approximately $25,000 in federal loans, and about 34% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How much do graduates of Colorado State University Global earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $76,813 for students who received federal financial aid at Colorado State University Global. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about Colorado State University Global?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Colorado State University Global.
- How much do Business Administration graduates from Colorado State University Global earn?
- Colorado State University Global's bachelor's graduates in Business Administration earned a median $83,415 four years after graduating, 22% above the $68,257 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $69,863; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $24,495 in federal loans at this college (about $260 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $33,530 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level).
- How much do Human Resources graduates from Colorado State University Global earn?
- Colorado State University Global's master's graduates in Human Resources earned a median $90,296 four years after graduating, 8% above the $83,558 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $68,160; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $43,430 in federal loans at this college (about $494 a month on a 10-year plan).
- Which programs at Colorado State University Global have the highest graduate earnings?
- Among the 22 programs at Colorado State University Global with a federal earnings figure from at least 30 graduates, the highest medians four years after graduating were Management Information Systems, master's ($113,193); Business Administration, master's ($102,672); and Computer and Information Sciences, master's ($102,553) (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). That order is one federal measure, not a ranking of program quality: earnings reflect the field and where graduates go to work as well as the program.
- Does Colorado State University Global get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
- No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, Colorado State University Global's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $83,825, above the $34,635 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 nationally, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
The 14 largest of 16 fields Colorado State University Global reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1,002 | Graduate (200 graduate · 590 bachelor's · 212 certificate) |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 935 | Graduate (340 graduate · 495 bachelor's · 100 certificate) |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 573 | Graduate (274 graduate · 299 bachelor's) |
| Accounting and Related Services | 264 | Graduate (80 graduate · 184 bachelor's) |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 246 | Graduate (139 graduate · 107 bachelor's) |
| Marketing | 172 | Graduate (14 graduate · 131 bachelor's · 27 certificate) |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 135 | Graduate (59 graduate · 76 bachelor's) |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 94 | Graduate (24 graduate · 70 bachelor's) |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 78 | Graduate |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 58 | Graduate |
| Human Services, General | 57 | Bachelor's |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 51 | Graduate (8 graduate · 43 bachelor's) |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 18 | Graduate |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 16 | Graduate |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024. Last verified: June 10, 2026.
Facts on this profile of Colorado State University Global are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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