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Colorado State University

Colorado State University is a large, public institution located in Fort Collins, co. Founded in 1870, Colorado State University offers undergraduate degrees in 254 majors.

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4 Year, Public
Division 1
25,834 undergraduates
cost $13,009 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Colorado State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 89.6%
SAT score average 1171
ACT score average 26
Average high school GPA 3.69
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

January
15
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November
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Colorado State University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services
Psychology, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Zoology/Animal Biology
Communication and Media Studies

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $13,009
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,606
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,737
Cost of attendance* $32,552
Average financial aid package $14,059
Estimated cost $18,493 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $33,765
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,606
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,737
Cost of attendance* $53,308
Average financial aid package $14,059
Estimated cost $39,249 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Colorado State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 25,834, with gender binary students split 45% male and 55% female.

Total enrollment

33,500

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
68%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
14%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
7%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Colorado State University, students love their Outdoor Club, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 102 Administration Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523
phone 9704911111
address colostate.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Outdoor club

Photography club

Zoology club

Pre-law

Pre-medica

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Colorado State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Colorado State University?

Colorado State University is located in Fort Collins, co.

What is the acceptance rate at Colorado State University? 

The acceptance rate for Colorado State University is 90%.

What’s the average GPA for Colorado State University?

The average high school GPA for Colorado State University students was 3.69.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Colorado State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Colorado State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $130,208.

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