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Colorado State University reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(2,052 total reviews)

Amy Parsons

67% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Colorado State University has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,052 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Colorado State University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews
5.0
Oct 8, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Lots of clear, upfront communication on position and benefits. I found the health insurance to be stellar for my needs

Cons

Pay is not standardized for all advisors - the base is pretty low given the area's cost of living

3.0
Oct 7, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

CSU has world-class research. They do help the students to successfully complete programs from undergrad to master's and phd's. Students have access to health care.

Cons

The salary is below the cost of living for the area. The school seems to be at too fast-paced and sink or swim mentality of an environment to be sustainable, and it is straining the faculty and negatively impacting the experiences of students. Many students are left feeling a lack of support from the labs because of this strain, and like they are not even wanted, and left to figure many things out without guidance.

5.0
Oct 7, 2025

Great workplace

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

People, culture, benefits are great

Cons

Budget depends on uncontrollable factors (e.g., federal funding)

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