The nation’s first. Colorado’s best.
Best Colorado-based Online Bachelor’s Programs, U.S. News & World Report
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Best Online Bachelor’s Program for Veterans, U.S. News & World Report
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17 Years of Innovation
Colorado State University Global is the nation’s first fully accredited, 100% online state university. While others are playing catch-up, we’re the example they follow.
CSU Global receives state legislative approval of SB18-101, allowing the university to provide full bachelor’s degrees to all students no matter their age, location, or prior college experience.
CSU Global’s Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science Degrees in Project Management receive Project Management Institute Accreditation.
2018
Pamela Toney named President of CSU Global.
CSU Global launches Master’s in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning program.
CSU Global launches Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity program.
CSU Global launches Bachelor’s in Finance program.
2020
CSU Global receives reaffirmation of accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission through the 2025-2026 academic year.
CSU Global business programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
2016
President Pamela Toney presents three-year Strategic Plan to the Board of Governors.
2021
2008
CSU Global commences its first academic term with 200 students
2009
CSU Global recognized as a separate entity with statutory authority (Senate Bill 09-086) within CSU System.
CSU Global receives Better Business Bureau Accreditation, with an A+ rating.
2013
HLS’s Board of Trustees grants CSU Global independent accreditation.
The CSU System commemorates CSU Global’s HLC full accreditation with a tree planting ceremony.
2011
The CSU System formally appoints Dr. Becky Takeda-Tinker as CSU Global’s first official president.
The Society for Human Resource Management acknowledges that the CSU Global Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degree in Human Resource Management align with SHRM curriculum.
CSU Global receives, state legislative approval of SB14-114, allowing the university to provide full bachelor’s degrees and accept first-time, first-year freshman outside of Colorado.
2014
CSU Global launches MBA program.
CSU Global launches Master’s in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies.
CSU Global lowers undergraduate tuition rate for active-duty military and their families.
Dr. Becky Takeda-Tinker returns as CSU Global President.
CSU Global names Dr. Audra Spicer Provost.
2010
CSU Global launches 10+ new industrydriven programs in areas like computer programming, product management, and healthcare administration.
On U.S. News & World Report’s list for top online programs.
With industry-relevant curriculum and start dates every month, get a degree that will change your life without making you rearrange it.
Bachelor’s degrees:
Accounting (BS)
Business Management (BS)
Computer Science (BS)
Criminal Justice (BS)
Cybersecurity (BS)
Finance (BS)
Healthcare Administration & Management (BS)
Human Resource Management (BS)
Human Services (BS)
Information Technology (BS)
Interdisciplinary Professional Services (BS)
Management Information Systems and Business Analytics (BS)
Operations Management and Supply Chain Management (BS)
Organizational Leadership (BS)
Project Management (BS)
Undergraduate certificates:
Azure AI Automation
Business Administration
Computer Programming
Cybersecurity
Data Management and Analysis
Digital Marketing
Financial Analytics
Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety
Information Technology Operations
Marketing
Operations Management and Supply
Chain Management
Python Application Development
Python and Data Analytics
Project Management
Public Health Leadership
Web Application Development
Master’s degrees:
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (MS)
Business Administration (MBA)
Business Administration in Product Management (MBA)
Data Analytics (MS)
Finance
Healthcare Administration
Healthcare Analytics
Human Resource Management
Information Technology Management
Management (MS)
Marketing (MS)
Organizational Leadership (MS)
Professional Accounting (MPA)
Project Management (MPM)
Teaching and Learning (MS)
Graduate certificates:
Advanced Data Analytics
Business Analytics
Corporate Financial Management
Cybersecurity
Digital Health Technology
Human Resource Management
Project Management
No out of state tuition. No fees.
tuition increases.
Yes. We go there.
We believe higher education should be available and affordable to all. That’s why we offer a tuition guarantee that’s second to none. Once enrolled at CSU Global, your tuition rate stays the same from your first class to your last.
Undergraduate
Cost per credit: $375
Cost per course: $1,125 (3 credits)
Annual tuition: $9,000*
Fees: $0
Tuition cost per degree:
Estimated with 90 transfer credits: $11,250
Estimated with 60 transfer credits: $22,500
Estimated with 30 transfer credits: $33,750
*Annual undergraduate tuition calculated at 24 credits per year
Graduate
Cost per credit: $675
Cost per course: $2,025 (3 credits)
Annual tuition: $12,150**
Fees: $0
Tuition cost per degree:
Standard 36-credit program: $24,300
Provisional 39-credit program: $26,325
*Annual graduate tuition calculated at 18 credits per year
We’re the online university that lets you be where you need to be and gets you
Who We Serve
CSU Global is a diverse, widespread community, and we are proud to serve students in all
U.S. States 50 U.S. Territories around the world.
Students
14,857 80%
Students Served in the 2022-2023 Academic Year.
The average students transfers in credits
More than
20% of our students are firstgeneration, BIPOC & underrepresented.
52
Countries
3,194 First Generation
Retention/Completion Rates
1,863
Military-Affiliated
14,145 Financial Aid Recipients
3,327 BIPOC & Underrepresented Minority Students
What They Study
Our
Online degrees at the speed of life.
We’ll be there. We believe the best time to learn is whenever your lightbulb goes off. That’s why we’ve made it easy for you to do your coursework anytime, anyplace–all you need is internet.
Did you know?
At CSU Global, our students come from all walks of life and stages of their careers.
Pursuing new goals & career shifts
25% of our students are 40 or older.
Under 18
Less than 1% of our students are under 18.
Jumpstarting careers
18% of our students are between the ages of 18 and 24.
Forging forward
57% of our students are in the 25-39 age range. These learners are often balancing work, family, and other responsibilities while advancing their education.
Supporting our service members
Since its inception, CSU Global has served the needs of modern post-traditional learners – many of whom are military personnel – and has since become a top-ranked online institution for service members. In fact, in 2024, U.S. News & World Report ranked CSU Global as the top Colorado institution on their list of Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans and top 10 overall.
CSU Global military benefits:
Discounted tuition rates for active-duty service members, guard, and reserves, veterans, and their spouses and dependents.
Streamlined application process and waived application fees for military and veteran students, as well as their families.
VA Principles of Excellence Program participation.
External-credit review and transferability towards certificates and degrees.
CSU Global’s Military Friendliness Academic Policy allows students to complete their coursework whenever and wherever their work takes them.
Since 2008, CSU Global has served 12,804 U.S. military service members and their families.
This chart shows the percentages of those who make up the 1,800+ service members and their families currently attending CSU Global.
CSU Global Student Veterans Organization
mean alone. Online doesn’t
On-demand library, tech, and writing support. Same-day faculty response time. We’re in the business of getting you an affordable, life-changing degree, and we go far to make it happen.
On-demand library support
On-demand tech support
On-demand writing support
24-hour response time
Dr. Orenthio Goodwin, PhD
Program Manager, Management Information System
As faculty, we are dedicated to providing unwavering support, guidance, and inspiration, ensuring that each student not only reaches their academic goals but also thrives in their personal and professional endeavors.”
Your future is our mission.
CSU Global is a pioneer in online learning, and our faculty instructors have both the academic credentials and industry work experience, as well as more than a decade of expertise in educating modern learners. Specially trained to teach adult learners online, CSU Global faculty members combine academic excellence with their real-world industry expertise and experience.
Dr. J. Michael Skiba,
MBA, PhD
Program: Criminal Justice
Background:
Dr. Skiba holds an MBA and PhD in Financial Crime. With 25+ years of experience in counter-fraud and financial crime, he has operated in 102 countries and served as a UN International Financial Crime Consultant.
Current Work:
Dr.
Skiba continues to lead international efforts in financial crime prevention, bringing real-world expertise to the classroom.
We bring the classroom to life with insights from our work, whether it’s an FBI agent teaching Criminal Investigations or a judge leading Constitutional Law. Our students learn from those who practice what they teach.”
Background:
Dr. Debora Sepich
Programs: MBA, PMMBA, and BSMK
Dr. Sepich holds an Ed.D in Interdisciplinary Leadership, Business, & Healthcare from Creighton University and an MBA in Management & Organizational Leadership from George Fox University.
Current Work:
Dr. Sepich is a Professor of Marketing and Management, a Program Manager, and an active consultant, focusing on AI integration in marketing with an emphasis on ethics.
Program: Project Management
Background:
Dr. Arrington holds a PhD in Organizational Leadership with a focus on Project Management, an MBA in Marketing, and is certified as a PMP, Black Belt Six Sigma, and Scrum Master. She’s the inventor of The Arrington Method and author of The Project.
Current Work:
Dr. Arrington leverages 20+ years of experience to bring her creative project management methodology to a global audience.
My experience as COO and CMO provides me with real-world insights that I bring to the classroom, helping students navigate the complexities of marketing and innovation.”
Dr. Arnetra Arrington
At CSU Global, we ensure students leave prepared to apply what they’ve learned in their careers.”
You’ve come so far.
Let us take you even further.
Our students report an average income boost of after graduation.
3 out of 4 $40K
CSU Global alumni have held a job in their program’s field since graduating
Cassandra Miles
How has CSUG’s project management program impacted my career? 88% of alumni said that they got a better job after graduating CSUG. I got a better job WHILE at CSUG. I didn’t have to wait until after I completed my degree. I was already seeing value not even halfway through the program.”
Return on Investment of CSU Global Bachelor’s Degrees
Data in the table reflects the results of a survey conducted through an independent research organization in 2023 and 2024. Of the programs that received 25 or more responses, the median and percentages were calculated from the overall self-reported data for the accumulated programs.
*Increase demonstrated as the median value of all increases calculated per individual response.