Overview
Enrollment
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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 |
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.
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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
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Rankings
Rankings for Colorado State University Fort Collins within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#310 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#93 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in Colorado
#3 in Best Public Colleges in Colorado
#376 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Value Colleges in Colorado
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1080/1290 |
| ACT | 23/29 |
| GPA | 3.68 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 11, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Colorado Resident Tuition
| 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
| 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 |
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.