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Colorado State University

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  • Overview
  • Accessibility
  • Demographics
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  • Online Offerings
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Located in Fort Collins, Colorado, Colorado State University-Fort Collins has earned dual recognition from Abound as a Best Online College and a Best College for Adults. The school combines flexible learning options with measurable student progress indicators, reflecting a focus on helping adult learners move steadily toward degree completion.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • Public

Website: colostate.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • Credit for life experiences:No
  • On-Campus day care:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students
2,472 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:22,676
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:2,685
  • Pell Grant students:4,870
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:1,436
  • Part-time students
    10%
  • Students over 25 years old
    10%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$468
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$19,828
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Online & Distance Programs

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Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences(3)
  • Communication Journalism and Related Programs(2)
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(1)
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences(1)
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(2)

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  • Parks Recreation Leisure and Fitness Studies(1)
  • Psychology(1)
  • Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
  • Social Sciences(3)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(1)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:52%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:37%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
861 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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Featured Programs & Degrees

Arts & Humanities
Business
Human Services
Psychology
Science
General Studies
Arts & Humanities

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology

The Anthropology degree program explores cultures past and present, human societies, cultural differences, and more. This unique program also offers three summer field schools in different locations. This is an opportunity for those interested in gaining experience to work in a collaborative environment.

Business

Bachelor of Science in Economics

The flexible Economics degree program allows students to customize their degree to best fit their goals and interests. Students can choose minors in business administration, sociology, anthropology, gerontology, media studies, or political science. Coursework in this program will prepare students to think broadly and critically in a variety of careers.

Human Services

Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies

The Human Development and Family Studies degree is interdisciplinary and customizable for the student. You can best focus your courses to fit your goals and interests. Students will be prepared for careers in early childhood, intervention, community outreach, family support, and more. This program requires 120 credits to graduate. To enroll, previous college credits must be transferred in.

Psychology

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

The curriculum in the Psychology program provides students skills in written and oral communication, analytical and critical thinking, and teamwork. Courses will cover a range of areas, including: social, organizational, industrial, cognitive, and biological psychology, and psychological measurement and testing.

Science

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business

The Agricultural Business degree is a unique program. The curriculum does not only focus on agricultural methods, but also on the economics, technology, and policy side of the field. Students will take courses in marketing, accounting, law, horticulture, natural resources, watershed science, and more.

Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Services Administration

This program will help those interested or currently working in fire and emergency services to advance to a leadership position. The curriculum will build on technical training as well as specific skills that administrators and managers need to succeed.

Bachelor of Science in Horticulture

The Horticulture program has students explore both plants and business in a well-rounded curriculum focused on getting students prepared for a successful career in plant management. Students will learn how to identify and cultivate plants, pest management, finance, economics, and law.

All of these programs require 120 credits to graduate. To enroll in these programs, previous college credits must be transferred in.

General Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts

The Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts program will give students a foundation by combining coursework in communications, economics, political science, sociology, and the humanities. Students will gain skills in writing, verbal communication, problem solving, and analytical thinking. With these skills, students will be prepared for a variety of careers. This program requires 120 credits to graduate. To enroll, previous college credits must be transferred in.

Contact Colorado State University

CSU Online Admissions

online.colostate.edu/admission

Contact CSU

2545 Research Blvd.

Fort Collins, CO 80526

970-491-5288

Visit CSU Online

online.colostate.edu

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