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Colorado State University Fort Collins

Fort Collins, Colorado

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Overview

Enrollment
32,586
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

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 31,586 prospective students applied, and 28,314 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 5,197 enrolled in the school.  22,955 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 9,631 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $9,709 plus fees of $2,622. Colorado State is ranked 310 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

7/10
Overall
7/10
Academics
7/10
Resources
7/10
Outcomes
6/10
Value

Colorado State is rated within the top 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Colorado State University Fort Collins within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Difficult
Colorado State University Fort Collins overview
SAT 1080/1290
ACT 23/29
GPA 3.68
Applications Accepted
89.6% 
Colorado State University Fort Collins overview
Applications Due May 11, 2023
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Colorado Resident Tuition
$9,709
In State Costs for Colorado State University Fort Collins
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$2,622
Room and Board $13,016
Budget for Other Expenses$1,799
Total One Year Cost$28,346
Out of State Resident Tuition
$28,991
Out of State Costs for Colorado State University Fort Collins
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$2,622
Room and Board $13,016
Budget for Other Expenses$1,799
Total One Year Cost$47,628

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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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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=126818 IPEDS survey data for Colorado State University Fort Collins.

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