Colorado State University

Fort Collins, Colorado
4-year Public university
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Overview

Colorado State University is a public institution established in 1870 with city setting located at Fort Collins. It is ranked 151 in National Universities in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Colorado State, also known as CSU, offers more than 150 degrees in eight colleges, with graduate programs in the schools of business, engineering and education and the renowned College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. CSU is considered one of the leading research universities, and faculty and students work together to explore fields such as atmospheric science, infectious diseases, clean energy technologies and environmental science.Outside the classroom and research lab, students can get involved with the more than 350 campus organizations, including about 35 fraternities and sororities. Student athletes can find sports at the recreational, club and varsity level, with the CSU mascot and colors reflecting the school’s past. CSU began as an agricultural school, so the sports teams were called the Aggies and their colors were green and gold to represent farming.

#151 in National Universities
Setting
Suburban
Location Fort Collins, Colorado
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1870
Selectivity Unselective
Size Large
26,062 Undergraduates
Website http://www.colostate.edu/

Learning

17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Architecture And Related Services
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$50,137
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$16,777
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $12,896
Outstate Tuition Fee $33,752
Room and Board Fees $15,606
$40,534 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

91% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$50 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.7 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PTE Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

First language is English or, Applicants from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom whose first language is English

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Dec
01
Early Action Deadline
Jul
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Jun
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$13,170 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$10,398 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $50,137
39% Students with need received Financial Aid
16.8% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline March 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA, Institution's own financial aid form

Merit Scholarships

Available
Honors Scholarship
Total Worth $4,000 ($1,000 per year)
Eligibility Colorado resident freshmen
Minimum Criteria based on academic performance.
Requirement for maintenance must maintain 3.0 GPA
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Partnership Award
Total Worth $12,500 ($2,500 per year for up to 5 years)
Details To be considered for the Partnership Award first-time students must:

1. Have participated in a CSU Partnership program
2. Be admitted to full-time degree seeking program on Colorado State University’s main campus for the fall term. CSU Online students are not eligible and awards are not made to students starting in the Spring nor Summer terms.
3. Submit a complete application for admission by the priority date of February 1. Admitted students (who met the February 1 application date) can submit new transcripts until March 1 to strengthen their application for admission, however funding may be limited after February 1.
Students who have been involved with multiple CSU Partnerships will receive only one Partnership Award.
Native American Legacy Award
Total Worth --
Details This award reduces non-resident tuition to Colorado resident base tuition. Please be advised this does not include University fees or differential tuition. The award is based on current tuition rates and are subject to change each year. The actual NALA tuition rate will be reflected in your estimated cost of attendance, financial aid awards (if applicable), and billing statements.
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Students

26,062 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Large
84% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
48% Students graduate within 6 years