Question 1

Is Colorado State University a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Colorado State University has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 2,221 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 78% of employees would recommend working at Colorado State University to a friend and 53% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Colorado State University have been left by employees working as Undergraduate Research Assistant, Lab Assistant and Teaching Assistant.

Question 2

Does Colorado State University pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Colorado State University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Colorado State University. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Colorado State University?

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78% of Colorado State University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Colorado State University 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Colorado State University?

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Graduate Research Assistant (142), Research Assistant (77), Graduate Teaching Assistant (75), Research Associate (65), Postdoctoral Fellow (28), Graduate Student (26), Graduate Assistant (23), Administrative Assistant (22), Research Scientist (18), Undergraduate Research Assistant (18), GTA Graduate Teaching Assistant (17), Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (17), Teaching Assistant (16), Instructor (15), Student Worker (15)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Colorado State University according to real employee reviews?

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"It was great working at CSU with great people and a willingness to help and walk you through the process whenever needed." ((in 141 reviews)); "Good benefits and job stability" ((in 127 reviews)); "You can have flexible hours and you have more time dealing with your own work." ((in 81 reviews)); "Friendly staff and students." ((in 47 reviews)); "Good Work Environment and Positivity" ((in 38 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Colorado State University according to real employee reviews?

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"Because the pay is low you only get desperate candidates who cant get a job elsewhere." ((in 170 reviews)); "The salary is low but you are able to survive with it" ((in 61 reviews)); "Can get stuck under poor management" ((in 32 reviews)); "Funding for higher education, especially in the arts, is at an all time low; very few annual raises (and low if they are instituted), strong disparity in pay between colleges, strong disparity of pay within the traditional tenure hierarchy" ((in 15 reviews)); "But there are certainly plenty of departments with a lack of diversity and a plethora of middle" ((in 9 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Colorado State University layoffs in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Colorado State University layoffs and their outlook for job security at Colorado State University in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Colorado State University locations?

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Fort Collins, Denver, Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Boulder, Guernsey, Castle Rock, Anchorage, San Jose, Montrose, Las Vegas, Jersey City, New York, Plattsburgh, Fort Drum, Fairbanks, Fort Campbell, House, Lake Waccamaw, Austin, Houston, Hilo, Honolulu, Little Rock, San Francisco, Center, Salida, Lafayette, Longmont, Aurora

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