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ECONOMIC IMPACT

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The ËÄÒÚÓ°Ôº works for Colorado.

ËÄÒÚÓ°Ôº graduates use their talents to strengthen state industries and communities. Take a look at the high-level findings from our first-ever economic impact report for the ËÄÒÚÓ°Ôº to see what CSU Fort Collins, CSU Pueblo, and CSU Global contribute to Colorado’s economy.

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60K+

students each year

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23K

Colorado jobs

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112,250

alumni in Colorado’s current workforce

WORKFORCE TALENT RETENTION

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50%

Half of students who move to Colorado to attend CSU stay in the state after graduating

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3%

CSU alumni contribute 3% of total state tax

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1 in 25

1 in 25 workers has a degree from a CSU campus

RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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CSU campuses provide research and innovation expertise statewide to help businesses compete globally.

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As one of the nation’s top research universities, CSU Fort Collins brings in $400+ million in annual research expenditures annually.

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CSU research and start-up companies support hundreds on private-sector jobs in Colorado.

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CSU Fort Collins has launched 50 new start-up companies since 2006 and has more than 750 active, patented inventions, making it one of the top universities in the world for generating patents.

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CSU Global offers advanced online training and education to upskill Colorado workers in dozens of industries. CSU Global’s targeted upskilling approach allows Colorado companies and governments to make efficient and effective investments in employees.

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CSU Pueblo offers degrees in economically important industries, including cybersecurity and nursing — and provides hands-on research and learning opportunities for undergraduates.

KEEPING LOCAL ECONOMIES STRONG

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17,300 jobs

Direct and indirect city employment impacts in Fort Collins

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1,500 jobs

Direct and indirect city employment impacts in Pueblo

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10K

Each year, nearly 10,000 out-of-state students attend a ËÄÒÚÓ°Ôº school and contribute to the state’s economy — plus, the three campuses attract visitors, conferences, and tourism travel.

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$435M+

ËÄÒÚÓ°Ôº students spend more than $435 million on goods and services in local Colorado communities every year.