Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Pueblo, Colorado |
| Online | colostate-pueblo.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Colorado State University Pueblo operates on a 275-acre campus on the north side of Pueblo, Colorado, located approximately 45 miles south of Colorado Springs. The institution, established in 1933 as Southern Colorado Junior College, evolved into a comprehensive public university and joined the Colorado State University System in 2003. CSU Pueblo's academic programs emphasize business administration, nursing, engineering, and exercise science, with the Hasan School of Business serving as a regional center for business education. The campus features modern academic buildings and residential facilities that accommodate on-campus students, while the ThunderWolves compete in NCAA Division II athletics with notable success in football and wrestling. The university's location in the Arkansas River Valley provides access to both urban amenities and outdoor recreational opportunities in the nearby Rocky Mountains and San Isabel National Forest.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
CSU-Pueblo is rated within the lower 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Colorado State University Pueblo within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#909 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#364 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Colleges in Colorado
#11 in Best Public Colleges in Colorado
#40 in Best Value Colleges in Colorado
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 900/1150 |
| ACT | 17/25 |
| GPA | 3.3 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Colorado Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,854 |
| Other Fees | $2,575 |
| Room and Board | $11,220 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,212 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,531 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,854 |
| Other Fees | $2,575 |
| Room and Board | $11,220 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,212 |
| Total One Year Cost | $35,610 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 17% |
| Business | 14% |
| Health Professions | 12% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 7% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=128106 IPEDS survey data for Colorado State University Pueblo.
Current students may use the Colorado State University Pueblo GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024