Overview
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| Location | Fort Collins, Colorado |
| Online | colostate.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Fort Collins, Colorado, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 28,319 prospective students applied, and 23,038 were granted admission. Of those admitted 5,218 enrolled in the school. 25,601 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 7,877 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $9,426 plus fees of $2,475. Colorado State is ranked 276 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Colorado State is rated within the top 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Colorado State University Fort Collins within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#276 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#81 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in Colorado
#3 in Best Public Colleges in Colorado
#361 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Value Colleges in Colorado
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1070/1290 |
| ACT | 23/29 |
| GPA | 3.61 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 11, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Colorado Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,475 |
| Room and Board | $12,430 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,404 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,935 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,475 |
| Room and Board | $12,430 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,404 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,656 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 15% |
| Work and Family Studies | 10% |
| Biology | 8% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
| Communication | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=126818 IPEDS survey data for Colorado State University Fort Collins.
Current students may use the Colorado State University Fort Collins GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.