Colorado State University Pueblo

  • 4/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Pueblo, CO
  • 0 reviews
#8 Best Public Universities in Colorado

Overview

Total enrollment

6,851
Colorado State University Pueblo overview
Colorado State University Pueblo overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • 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

CSU-Pueblo is rated within the lower 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    4 out of 10
  • Academics
    4 out of 10
  • Resources
    3 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    5 out of 10
  • Value
    3 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy
Colorado State University Pueblo admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 870/1100
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/25
  • GPA 3.3

Acceptance Rate

94.9%
Colorado State University Pueblo applications overview
  • Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 22.4%
  • Application Fee $25

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Colorado Resident Tuition

$9,720

Out of State Resident Tuition

$17,944

Breakdown

In State Costs for Colorado State University Pueblo
  • Tuition $9,720
  • Books and Supplies $1,460
  • Other Fees $2,644
  • Room and Board $12,100
  • Budget for Other Expenses $3,294
  • Total One Year Cost $29,218

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$39,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

32% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Colorado State University Pueblo are Social Sciences, Business, and Health Professions. 17% of students major in Social Sciences, 14% in Business, and 12% in Health Professions.

  • Social Sciences 17%
  • Business 14%
  • Health Professions 12%
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 7%
  • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 6%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=128106.

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Last updated: August 2026