by our College Data Analytics TeamMany students are not billed the complete price tag of a school. Rather, they are presented a financial aid deal that includes a mix of loans, grants, scholarships, and possibly work-study opportunities. The total price of attendance at Colorado State University Global can feel overwhelming, but bear in mind that many students receive some sort of financial aid.
Just what financing solutions does Colorado State University - Global Campus deliver, and just what are you going to be eligible for? Keep scrolling for answers. Scroll down to learn how much school funding will be available to you.
Eligibility for aid and scholarships is driven mostly by your household’s income and need. The information provided on this page can help you determine how much aid you may receive from Colorado State University Global.
Financial aid, in the form of loans, grants, work-study, and scholarships, is one way colleges reduce the cost of attendance so most students can actually afford to attend. Keep in mind that certain forms of assistance are more beneficial than others, and aid amounts differ from student to student.
Among first-time, full-time freshmen at Colorado State University Global, 88% of the incoming full-time class was awarded financial aid roughly 44 incoming students).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 76% | $5,432 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 10% | $974 |
| Federal Pell grants | 68% | $5,927 |
| State/local grants | 0% | — |
| Federal student loans | 70% | $6,436 |
Because grants and scholarships do not have to be repaid, they are the most sought-after type of financial aid. Here, approximately 33% of undergraduates were awarded an average grant or scholarship of $4,402 (across roughly 2168 recipients).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 33% | $4,402 |
| Federal Pell grants | 27% | $4,958 |
| Federal student loans | 34% | $7,409 |
Among title-IV aid recipients living on campus, grant and scholarship aid averaged $4,691.
The figures below show the average net price — cost after all grant and scholarship aid — broken out by family income.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $13,718 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $16,004 |
Each figure is the net price after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
The net price represents the average annual cost a title-IV-receiving student pays after grant aid is subtracted from the full cost of attendance.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $16,510 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $14,099 |
For an estimate tailored to your family circumstances, see Colorado State University - Global Campus’s net price calculator: csuglobal.edu/cost/tuition/net-price-calculator.
The median student at Colorado State University - Global Campus graduates with $14,405 in federal student debt.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $14,405 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $25,000 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $265.04/mo |
At a typical 10-year repayment schedule, the median graduate would pay about the monthly figure above.
A single median figure conceals how much debt outcomes differ student to student. The four reference points below map the debt distribution at Colorado State University - Global Campus.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $2,750 |
| 25th percentile | $6,095 |
| 75th percentile | $25,500 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $35,417 |
Debt outcomes are not uniform — they shift with income, first-generation status, and dependency.
By Family Income
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $11,916 |
| Middle income | $15,625 |
| High income | $17,187 |
By First-Generation Status
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $14,250 |
| Continuing-generation students | $14,919 |
Dependency-Status Comparison
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $9,222 |
| Independent students | $15,246 |
The figure below distills the debt data into a single burden category for Colorado State University - Global Campus.
Stafford loans are the federal government’s primary direct undergraduate lending program. Below is the annual Stafford program activity at Colorado State University - Global Campus:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 30785 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $689,884,740 |
Military-affiliated students can tap the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
GI Bill volume
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 736 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $3,516,777 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $4,778 |
DoD Tuition Assistance activity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 490 |
| Total DoD amount | $1,245,866 |
| Average DoD amount per recipient | $2,543 |
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