csu-global campus

What csu-global campus does

CSU Global Campus (Colorado State University Global), founded in 2007 and headquartered at 555 17th St., Denver, is the operating name for Colorado State University Global, a not-for-profit, 100% online state university and constituent of the Colorado State University System. It delivers asynchronous bachelor's degrees (19 programs), master's degrees (17 programs), graduate certificates (8), undergraduate certificates (21), and undergraduate/graduate specializations, plus preparation for industry certifications such as CompTIA, AWS, Azure, PMP, and CISM. Instruction is delivered through an online learning management system on monthly start dates with 8-week accelerated terms and no set class times, supported by enrollment counselors, prior-learning assessment (AdvanceEDU), and a SuccessReady competency-based general education track.

CSU Global generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees at a flat $385 per credit for undergraduate certificates with no student fees, plus a tuition guarantee that locks in rates from enrollment through graduation. Revenue is supplemented by military tuition assistance and VA benefits, and by employer-paid tuition flowing through enterprise partnerships with Amazon Career Choice, Booz Allen Hamilton, EdAssist, Edcor, and USPS. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the myapplication.csuglobal.edu portal and inside-sales-assisted enrollment, with secondary channel flow from employer tuition-benefit platforms.

The institution is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and holds ACBSP accreditation for its business programs, and it is U.S. News-ranked #17 among Best Online Bachelor's programs and #7 for veterans in 2026. As a state-funded public university with no venture or private equity ownership, governance and capitalization flow through the Colorado State University System Board of Governors rather than capital markets.

Name

csu-global campus

Legal name

Colorado State University Global

Website

https://csuglobal.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CSU Global Campus is the 100% online, not-for-profit state university within the Colorado State University System, delivering asynchronous bachelor's, master's, and certificate programs with monthly starts and 8-week terms to working adults, military, transfer, and corporate-sponsored students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Fully Online Universities (Online-First, Degree-Granting) (EDAHALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Online Technology & Computer Science Universities (EDAHALAH)

Keywords

• Online higher education
• Distance learning programs
• Bachelor degree programs
• Graduate certificate programs
• Professional development courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: CSU Global generates revenue primarily through tuition payments from enrolled students. As a not-for-profit public university, tuition rates are kept affordable. Undergraduate certificate programs are priced at $385 per credit with no student fees. The university offers a tuition guarantee that locks in rates from enrollment through graduation.
2. Corporate Partnership Revenue: Revenue is generated from corporate affiliate partnerships where employers provide tuition assistance or reimbursement for employees. The university partners with organizations like Amazon Career Choice, EdAssist, and Edcor for employer tuition programs.
3. Military Benefits: Revenue from military tuition assistance, VA benefits, and discounted tuition rates for active duty military and veterans. The university offers additional tuition discounts for members of the armed forces.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CSU Global is the nation's first fully accredited 100% online state university, delivering bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, undergraduate and graduate certificates, specializations, and industry certification preparation. All courses are asynchronous and delivered through an online learning management system across 8-week terms with monthly start dates, designed for working adults seeking flexible, accredited higher education.

Product overview

CSU Global offers a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs delivered 100% online. The core offerings consist of Bachelor's Degrees and Master's Degrees at the graduate level, supplemented by stackable Undergraduate Certificates and Graduate Certificates that can stand alone or count toward degree completion. Students may add Undergraduate Specializations or Graduate Specializations (five-course concentrations) to customize their degrees. The institution also provides Industry Certifications and Licensures preparation for IT and Emergency Management credentials. A Leadership Fundamentals option adds foundational coursework to certificates, designed for first-time freshmen and provisional applicants. All programs feature 8-week terms, monthly start dates, and asynchronous delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degrees Undergraduate degree programs offered 100% online and asynchronously, including Accounting, Business Management, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Information Technology, Marketing, Project Management, and more. Designed for working adults and transfer students seeking accredited bachelor's credentials.
• Master's Degrees Graduate degree programs including MBA variants, MS in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, MS in Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, Healthcare Administration, Finance, and Teaching and Learning, delivered 100% online with monthly start dates.
• Undergraduate Certificates

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% increase in salary on average after graduation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Amazon Career ChoicecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Career Choice pre-pays tuition for hourly Amazon employees to pursue relevant education at CSU Global. This partnership provides a pipeline of students seeking career-relevant programs in technology, business, and other fields.
• Booz Allen HamiltoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBooz Allen Hamilton partners with CSU Global for employee education benefits, supporting workforce development in consulting and technology fields.
• EdAssistcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEdAssist is an education benefits management platform that helps employers administer tuition assistance programs, connecting employees with CSU Global programs.
• EdcorcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEdcor provides tuition assistance and education benefits administration services, connecting working adults with CSU Global degree programs.
• CCAF GEM Program (Community College of the Air Force)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership facilitating transfer of college credits from the Community College of the Air Force, supporting military members in completing bachelor's degrees.
• Air University PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Air University supporting military education and credit transfer for Air Force personnel.
• Colorado Mountain CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership facilitating transfer pathways for students from Colorado Mountain College to complete bachelor's degrees at CSU Global.
• Emily Griffith Technical CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical college partnership enabling credit transfer and pathways to bachelor's degrees at CSU Global.
• Denver Public SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Denver Public Schools for educator professional development and degree programs.
• Douglas County School District PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Douglas County School District supporting educator development and degree completion.
• APS Educational Leadership & Principal Licensure CohortminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCohort program with Aurora Public Schools for educational leadership and principal licensure preparation.
• Generation Schools Network TLPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Generation Schools Network for teacher leadership preparation programs.
• PEBC Education Master's Degree PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Public Education & Business Coalition for education master's degree programs.
• IECRM (Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with IECRM for workforce development and continuing education for electrical contractors.
• USPS (United States Postal Service)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership supporting postal service employees with education and career development opportunities.
• Scholarship AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership providing scholarship matching and financial aid resources for students.
• REGO (Regional Educational Laboratory Northwest)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for educational research and development collaboration.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Liberty University Online: Large private non-profit with extensive online bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs and 8-week terms. Comparable in asynchronous online delivery and adult-learner focus.
• Capella University: For-profit online university with FlexPath competency-based and guided-path options across business, IT, healthcare, and education. Comparable in tech and business program focus and adult-learner model.
• Southern New Hampshire University: Large non-profit online university with extensive bachelor's and master's programs, aggressive pricing, and significant adult-learner enrollment. Direct competitor across nearly all of CSU Global's program categories.
• Purdue University Global: Public-affiliated online university offering bachelor's, master's, and certificates with monthly starts and competency-based options. Direct competitor for adult, military, and transfer students.
• Western Governors University: Non-profit, competency-based online university serving working adults with monthly starts and flat tuition. Closest direct competitor to CSU Global in mission, model, and target persona.
• Arizona State University Online: Public university online division with broad program catalog and strong brand. Competes with CSU Global for adult learners seeking accredited, flexible degree programs.
• Walden University: For-profit online university focused on graduate degrees in nursing, education, psychology, business, and public health. Overlaps with CSU Global's graduate-level program portfolio.
• Excelsior University: Non-profit online and competency-based university with strong credit-for-prior-learning and military-friendly positioning. Direct competitor for adult, military, and transfer students.
• University of Maryland Global Campus: Public online university serving military, adult, and transfer students globally with strong employer and DoD partnerships. Closely comparable mission, audience, and operational model.
• University of Phoenix: One of the largest online universities targeting working adults with accelerated programs and corporate partnerships. Comparable in business and tech program mix and adult-learner focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/csuglobal
• Facebookfacebook.com/CSUGlobalCampus

Compliance8 records

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