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To ensure students have an opportunity to fully explore their academic options and the range of programs offered at CSU, the University does not charge the full cost of tuition until students have acquired 60 credit hours (30 credits if in the College of Business).
Tuition assessed through CSU Online is in addition to any other tuition assessed by the University. Please note: Tuition for Fall 2021 may change pending CSU Board of Governor's approval. See individual courses for current pricing.
Each CSU college’s rates are based on three factors: Differential tuition is assessed by the course subject code at a rate of $57/$74/$98 per credit hour, depending on the course. Differential tuition is not assessed by a student’s major.
The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Set by the Board of Trustees, systemwide tuition is charged at the same rate per academic year at each CSU campus.
Differential Tuition. To ensure students have an opportunity to fully explore their academic options and the range of programs offered at CSU, the University does not charge the full cost of tuition until students have acquired 60 credit hours (30 credits if in the College of Business). After that point, at which most students have settled on ...
CSU requires that all newly admitted first-year students (Admissions Type “New”) and transfer students with fewer than 15 post-high school credits , who are single, under 21 years of age , and not living with their parents in the Fort Collins area , live in the University residence halls for the first two consecutive terms of their attendance. Credits taken concurrent with high school and/or credits attained through Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) do not apply toward living experience. First year students are guaranteed a room in a residence hall on campus. The residence halls house approximately 20% non-first year students including transfer students and upper-division students. Graduate students, upper-division undergraduate students and students with families can find information on university apartments. Off-campus housing information can be found at Off-Campus Life.
By registering for a course, a student acknowledges legal and financial responsibility for any and all tuition and fees assessed as a result of registration. Students must follow, and are financially responsible for, formal add/drop and withdrawal procedures at CSU.
A sponsor is any government agency, business, embassy, foreign government, third-party trust fund or other entity that agrees to pay for all or part of a student’s expenses while at CSU.
International and Scholar Services. The International Student and Scholar Services administrative charge is $125 each semester. Charges are subject to change.
1. Undergraduate students enrolled in twelve (12) or more credits and graduate students enrolled in nine (9) or more credits are considered full time and required to pay the full amount according to their college affiliation. Part-time undergraduate and graduate students pay a prorated amount.
Health Insurance. Colorado State University requires all full-time domestic students and all international students to carry health insurance as a way of protecting the student’s educational investment. Students must meet this requirement their first semester at CSU and every fall semester thereafter.