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Colorado State University Fort Collins

Fort Collins, Colorado

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Overview

Enrollment

33,403
Colorado State University Fort Collins overview
Location Fort Collins, Colorado
Online colostate.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Colorado State University Fort Collins overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Colorado State University Fort Collins occupies a 586-acre main campus in Fort Collins, Colorado, situated against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, 65 miles north of Denver. The land-grant institution, established in 1870 as Colorado Agricultural College, features a mix of modern and historic stone buildings in a mountain-town setting. CSU operates as a comprehensive research university with particular strengths in veterinary medicine, environmental science, engineering, and agricultural sciences, while maintaining competitive admission standards for its undergraduate programs. The university houses the majority of first-year students in on-campus residence halls, with additional apartment-style living options for upperclassmen. As a member of the Mountain West Conference, CSU competes in NCAA Division I athletics, with football and volleyball serving as prominent sports programs.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

6/10

Value

Colorado State is rated within the top 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Challenging
Colorado State University Fort Collins overview
SAT 1080/1290
ACT 23/29
GPA 3.68

Applications Accepted

90.8% 
Colorado State University Fort Collins overview
Applications Due Jul 1, 2025
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Colorado Resident Tuition

$10,218
In State Costs for Colorado State University Fort Collins
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$2,656
Room and Board $13,728
Budget for Other Expenses$2,647
Total One Year Cost$30,449

Out of State Resident Tuition

$30,078
Out of State Costs for Colorado State University Fort Collins
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$2,656
Room and Board $13,728
Budget for Other Expenses$2,647
Total One Year Cost$50,309

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$51,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

64% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Colorado State University Fort Collins students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 15%
Work and Family Studies 10%
Biology 8%
Social Sciences 8%
Communication 7%

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Last updated February 24, 2024