Colorado State University–Global Campus

Highlights

• Same tuition for in-state and out-of-state residents
• Some competency-based learning
• Offers credit for life experiences
• Provides credit for military training
• First fully online public university in the U.S.
• Offers bachelor-completion programs

Overview

Colorado State University–Global Campus, the online campus of the public Colorado State University System, specializes in programs for adult professional, non-traditional students. Founded in 1870, Colorado State University (CSU) has a long history of quality education. CSU established its Global Campus in 2007, offering students a flexible and convenient method of earning their degree. CSU-Global Campus' classes begin every four weeks, and most courses follow eight-week terms.

• Ranked #28 among The Best Online Colleges in the U.S.
• Ranked #3 among The Best Online Colleges in Colorado

Colorado State University-Global Campus Online Degrees

Colorado State University-Global Campus Accreditation, Approvals, Tuition & Admissions Info

Accreditation

CSU-Global Campus is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
CSU-Global's business programs also are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

Tuition

Undergraduate tuition -- $350
Graduate tuition -- $500

Admissions and Transfer Info

CSU-Global Campus' admission prerequisites and application requirements vary by program.

Since CSU Global's bachelor's degree programs are degree-completion programs, applicants must hold a high school diploma or GED equivalent, more than 12 transferable credit hours from an accredited college or university and a GPA of at least 2.3.

Students who have more than 50% of their cumulative credits must apply for provisional admittance. They also must submit a statement of purpose, professional resume and a SmarterMeasure Assessment.

Master's degree applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA. Those with a GPA lower than 3.0 can apply for provisional admission; they must submit a statement of purpose, a professional resume and a SmarterMeasure Assessment.

International students whose first language is not English must submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.

School Profile

• Accreditation: Regional (Higher Learning Commission)
• Region: Rocky Mountains
• Retention Rate: 84%
• Requires SAT or ACT: Neither
• Public/Private: Public Nonprofit
• Acceptance Rate: 98%
• Graduation Rate: 52%
• Cost Per Credit (In-State/Out-of-State): Undergrad: $350/$350
  Grad: $500/$500
• Address: 7800 East Orchard Road, Suite 200, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 USA

Other Statistics

• Student population: About 11,600
• Student-to-faculty ratio: 32 to 1
• Percentage receiving grant or scholarship aid: 32%

Online Degrees at Colorado State University-Global Campus

Significant Colorado State University-Global Campus online degree rankings:
#3 Best Online College in Colorado
#28 for the Best Online College in the U.S.

Liberal Arts & Humanities

Bachelor Degrees
Applied Social Sciences - Ranked #10
Human Services - Ranked #3

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Business & Management

Undergraduate Certificates
Business Administration
Human Resource Management
Marketing
Networking
Project Management

Bachelor Degrees
Accounting - Ranked #1
Business Management - Ranked #3
Communication
Human Resource Management - Ranked #2
Marketing - Ranked #2
Organizational Leadership
Project Management

Undergraduate Specializations
Business Administration - Ranked #16
Foundations of Accounting
Human Resources and Organizational Development
International Business
Marketing
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Leadership - Ranked #9
Project Management
Public and Non-Profit Management
Public Relations
Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Strategic Communications

Master Degrees
Finance
Human Resource Management - Ranked #9
International Management - Ranked #9
Management
Organizational Leadership
Professional Accounting
Project Management

Graduate Certificates
Business Analytics
Human Resource Management
Project Management

Graduate Specializations
Accounting
Applied Business Management
Business Intelligence
Finance
Fraud Management
Human Resource Management
Human Resource Performance
International Management
Organizational Leadership and Change Management
Organizational Learning and Performance
Project Management
Strategic Innovation and Change Management

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Computers & Technology

Undergraduate Certificates
Computer Programming
Cyber Security
Data Management and Analysis
Information Technology Operations

Bachelor Degrees
Information Technology - Ranked #6
Management Information Systems and Business Analytics

Undergraduate Specializations
Computer Programming
Cyber Security
Data Management and Analysis
Information Technology Management
Information Technology Operations
Virtualization and Cloud Computing

Master Degrees
Information Technology Management

Graduate Certificates
Cyber Security

Graduate Specializations
Cyber Security
Information Technology

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Criminal Justice & Legal

Bachelor Degrees
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration - Ranked #13

Undergraduate Specializations
Criminal Forensics
Criminal Justice Management
Criminology

Master Degrees
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration - Ranked #23

Graduate Specializations
Criminal Justice Leadership

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Nursing & Healthcare

Bachelor Degrees
Health Care Administration and Management - Ranked #3

Undergraduate Specializations
Healthcare Management

Master Degrees
Healthcare Administration - Ranked #6

Graduate Specializations
Healthcare Administration

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Education & Teaching

Master Degrees
Teaching & Learning

Graduate Certificates
Educator Licensure - Math
Educator Licensure - Science
Principal Licensure

Graduate Specializations
Contemporary Practices in K-12 Online Learning
English Language Learning (ELL)
K-12 Education Technology and Instructional Design
Online Learning Innovation and Design
Teacher Leadership

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Vocational

Undergraduate Specializations
Construction Management
Emergency Management

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