Colorado State University Global
Denver, CO 80202-0000
About Colorado State University Global
Colorado State University Global is a public research university in Denver, Colorado, serving roughly 6,563 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 98.40% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $76,813 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Colorado State University Global charges 63% above the national public median tuition ($9,000).
- Versus the Colorado median, sticker tuition is 10% below.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $76,813.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Colorado State University Global is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 1063% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University Global | $9,000 | $16,510 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Colorado (state median) | $9,958 | $12,045 | 43 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Colorado State University Global really?
Key findings
- Colorado State University Global charges 63% above the national public median tuition ($9,000).
- Versus the Colorado median, sticker tuition is 10% below.
Colorado State University Global tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $9,000
Finding Colorado State University Global charges 63% above the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $9,000. That is 63% above the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Colorado median ($9,958), sticker tuition is 10% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 24% below.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Colorado State University Global versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Colorado State University Global versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Colorado State University Global is $16,510.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $16,510 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $4,465 above the Colorado median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $3,543 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Colorado State University Global, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Colorado State University Global: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Colorado State University Global—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Median earnings should be read with net price, debt, and completion—not as a standalone quality score.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$9,000
Avg. net price
$16,510
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $16,510 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $36,000. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Colorado State University Global is known for
Top program completions
- Information Technology759
- Project Management334
- Business Administration and Management, General329
- Human Resources Management and Services, Other278
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management271
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 82% of admitted students enrolled.
- Midpoint ACT: 17
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Colorado State University Global a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Colorado State University Global is a good school for those looking for strong graduate earnings outcomes in College Scorecard data.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Colorado State University Global.
Campus
Location
Denver, CO
City / state
- ZIP
- 80202-0000
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 18% below the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Rocky Mountains
- Carnegie
- Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Size
Enrollment
6,563
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 11,720
- Graduate
- 3,100
- Full-time share
- 33%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$25,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 27.27%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Colorado State University Global.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Colorado State University Global was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Colorado State University Global in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2019–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $8,400 | $8,400 | — |
| 2020 | $8,400 | $8,400 | $14,954 |
| 2021 | $8,400 | $8,400 | $12,351 |
| 2022 | $8,400 | $8,400 | $14,826 |
| 2023 | $8,400 | $8,400 | $14,099 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Midpoint 17 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Colorado State University Global reported total enrollment of about 6,563 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 48% male and 52% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (50.0%), Hispanic or Latino (19.7%), and Black or African American (12.4%). About 27.27% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 44.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
32.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Colorado State University Global in 2024 is 6,563 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 11,720 students. Graduate enrollment is about 3,100 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
74.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Colorado State University Global completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Information Technology: 70% male / 30% female
- Project Management: 55% male / 45% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 41% male / 59% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Colorado State University Global graduates earn a median of $76,813 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Colorado State University Global.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $76,813. Median federal loan debt: $25,000. Average net price used in cost models: $16,510.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Colorado State University Global graduates report median earnings of $76,813 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Colorado State University Global.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (21 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Colorado State University Global.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Colorado State University Global graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Colorado State University Global—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 4.6%
- Colorado median 63.2 pp below median (67.9%)
- Rocky Mountains median 68.7 pp below median (73.3%)
- U.S. median 53.3 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $5,853
- Colorado median 0.80× the median ($7,318)
- Rocky Mountains median 0.78× the median ($7,458)
- U.S. median 0.77× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,681
- Colorado median 0.40× the median ($6,731)
- Rocky Mountains median 0.39× the median ($6,852)
- U.S. median 0.37× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Colorado State University Global at a glance
Colorado State University Global
Colorado State University Global is a public institution in Denver, CO, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Information TechnologyProject ManagementBusiness Administration and Management, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian50.0%Hispanic or Latino19.7%Black or African American12.4%
Schools near Colorado State University Global
Other campuses in Denver, CO when available, plus nearby institutions in Colorado.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within Colorado, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Colorado State University Global located?
Colorado State University Global is located in Denver, CO.
What is Colorado State University Global's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Colorado State University Global is 98.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 392 applicants and 364 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Colorado State University Global's tuition?
Colorado State University Global tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $9,000 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $16,510 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Colorado State University Global cost?
Reported tuition is $9,000 and average net price is $16,510 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,048 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Colorado State University Global?
Colorado State University Global reports undergraduate enrollment of about 11,720 students, White (50.0%), Hispanic or Latino (19.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Colorado State University Global?
About 44.8% of students at Colorado State University Global are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Colorado State University Global?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Colorado State University Global reports midpoint ACT about 17.
What do graduates of Colorado State University Global earn?
Median earnings are $65,131 six years after entry and $76,813 ten years after entry.
How much debt do Colorado State University Global students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
Is Colorado State University Global public or private?
Colorado State University Global is a public institution located in Denver, CO.
Is Colorado State University Global an HBCU?
No. Colorado State University Global is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Colorado State University Global a tribal college?
No. Colorado State University Global is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.