CSU-Pueblo Admission Requirements
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CSU-Pueblo Admission Overview
CSU-Pueblo admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year CSU-Pueblo admitted 94.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.3 GPA (B+) and SAT 870-1100 / ACT 19-25. CSU-Pueblo is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
CSU-Pueblo is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
CSU-Pueblo Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Colorado State University Pueblo
Acceptance Rate
The CSU-Pueblo acceptance rate is 94.9%. Last year, 2,754 of 2,902 applicants were admitted. That is the 12th lowest acceptance rate in Colorado.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into CSU-Pueblo and can you get accepted?
CSU-Pueblo is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Colorado State University Pueblo typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.3. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 22% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
CSU-Pueblo GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.3Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.3
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at CSU-Pueblo typically have around a 3.3 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. CSU-Pueblo is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
21% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #15 in Colorado for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
CSU-Pueblo SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
870-1100Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
1%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 450
- Math 420
- Composite 870
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 560
- Math 540
- Composite 1100
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at CSU-Pueblo typically score around a 990 SAT (middle 50% 870–1100) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 38th percentile nationally. CSU-Pueblo ranks #16 in the state of Colorado for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 870 to 1100
SAT policy
CSU-Pueblo is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 990 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
CSU-Pueblo ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
19-25Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
3%25th Percentile Scores
- English 18
- Math 18
- Composite 19
75th Percentile Scores
- English 24
- Math 25
- Composite 25
Average ACT
Incoming testers at CSU-Pueblo typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 19–25) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. CSU-Pueblo places #13 among colleges in Colorado for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 25
ACT policy
You may apply to CSU-Pueblo without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
70% of Colorado State University Pueblo freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 37% are in the top quarter.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Colorado State University Pueblo and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Aug 1, 2027Days left to Apply
335Applicants have 335 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Colorado State University Pueblo is $25.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
CSU-Pueblo is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 94.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.3 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (870-1100); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=128106.
GPA calculator: Colorado State University Pueblo GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026