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While earning your Computer Information Systems degree on campus at CSU's College of Business in Fort Collins, Colorado, you’ll engage with world-class faculty under AACSB accredited curriculum, and gain a broad network of professionals in your field.
This degree program is designated as a science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) field. The STEM designation allows on-campus international students the opportunity to receive a visa extension after they've completed their degree.
Common Schedules
Here are some examples of common schedules for the on-campus program. Once you're admitted, your advising team will help you customize a schedule that fits your goals.
Two Start Dates
Join when you're ready. Your residency will determine when you should apply for the on-campus program.
- AugustInternational applicants
apply by May 1 U.S. applicants
apply by July 1
- JanuaryInternational applicants
apply by Oct. 1 U.S. applicants
apply by Dec. 1
Tuition and Aid
Every student is different. Your tuition and fees will reflect your student type and academic path. We do our best to give you accurate estimates, but please email the Office of Financial Aid at financialaid@colostate.edu to get the most precise information about your cost of attendance.
The College of Business offers specific opportunities for graduate students to reduce college expenses. We offer fellowships, scholarships and graduate assistantships.
If you live in the Western U.S., you may qualify for in-state tuition through the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education.
Financial Aid and Support
Grad school is an investment. We're here to help. The College of Business offers specific opportunities for graduate students to reduce college expenses.
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On-campus program
Amounts displayed are intended as an estimate only, and should not be used for billing purposes.
Estimated 2020-2021 Tuition and Fees
Master of Computer Information Systems, 33-credit program
Resident Full Time Nonresident Full Time Resident Part Time Nonresident Part Time
Resident and Western Regional Graduation Program (WRGP) 1
Resident full-time (typically 9 credits per semester)
| |
Semester2 |
Program3 (4 semesters) |
| Base tuition |
$5,260 |
$21,355 |
| Graduate differential tuition3 |
$3,078 |
$11,286 |
| General fees |
$868 |
$3,472 |
| Alternative transportation fee |
$34 |
$136 |
| University facility fee |
$187 |
$685 |
| University technology fee |
$32 |
$128 |
| College technology fee |
$103 |
$412 |
| Total |
$9,562 |
$37,474 |
Nonresident full-time (typically 9 credits per semester)
| |
Semester1 |
Program2 (4 semesters) |
| Base tuition |
$12,896 |
$52,358 |
| Graduate differential tuition3 |
$3,078 |
$11,286 |
| General fees |
$868 |
$3,472 |
| Alternative transportation fee |
$34 |
$136 |
| University facility fee |
$187 |
$685 |
| University technology fee |
$32 |
$128 |
| College technology fee |
$103 |
$412 |
| Total |
$17,198 |
$68,480 |
Resident part-time (typically 6 credits per semester)
| |
Semester2 |
Program3 (6 semesters) |
| Base tuition |
$3,506 |
$23,370 |
| Graduate differential tuition3 |
$2,052 |
$11,286 |
| General fees |
$868 |
$4,493 |
| Alternative transportation fee |
$34 |
$181 |
| University facility fee |
$125 |
$685 |
| University technology fee |
$32 |
$192 |
| College technology fee |
$69 |
$378 |
| Total |
$6,686 |
$40,585 |
Nonresident part-time (typically 6 credits per semester)
| |
Semester1 |
Program2 (6 semesters) |
| Base tuition |
$8,597 |
$57,423 |
| Graduate differential tuition3 |
$2,052 |
$11,286 |
| General fees |
$868 |
$4,493 |
| Alternative transportation fee |
$34 |
$181 |
| University facility fee |
$125 |
$685 |
| University technology fee |
$32 |
$192 |
| College technology fee |
$69 |
$378 |
| Total |
$11,777 |
$74,638 |
1. Master of Computer Information Systems is a current member of Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) and part of the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP). This tuition-savings program will be evaluated for renewal in 2020-2021. Master of Finance students who are residents of the following WICHE member states may apply for WRGP and qualify for savings on out-of-state or non-resident tuition costs. The WICHE states are Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
2. Semester tuition estimates are based on typical fall and spring semesters.
3. Program tuition estimates account for a projected annual increase.
4. Graduate differential tuition is $342 per credit hour and is subject to annual increases.
How We Calculate On-Campus Tuition and Fees
The College of Business follows the University's graduate tuition guide and additionally charges graduate differential tuition. Graduate differential tuition helps support the student experience by enhancing classroom technology through innovation, hiring highly qualified faculty, and providing advising support, scholarships, highly equipped computer labs, and comprehensive career services.
Charges will vary, depending on the student’s actual registration, residency, and course of study. Additional University fees also may apply. Try out the University tuition and fees calculator to better understand how tuition and fees can change.
CSU reserves the right to change tuition rates without notice. Tuition rates – based on academic years – are subject to increase on an annual basis and subject to Board of Governor approval. All prices refer to U.S. currency.
All full fee-paying resident‐instruction graduate students automatically will be enrolled in and billed for CSU student health insurance. Premium information and instructions on applying for a waiver to opt out of the insurance are available for domestic students and international students.