Colorado State University-Fort Collins Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Colorado State University Fort Collins
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
82.6%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Difficult | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into Colorado State University-Fort Collins and can I get accepted? The school has a 83% acceptance rate ranking it #14 in Colorado for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 19,116 out of 23,137 applicants were admitted making Colorado State University Fort Collins an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has difficult requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 33 percent. Colorado State University Fort Collins typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 27% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1170-1360Applicants Submitting SAT
23%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 600 |
| SAT Math 25th | 570 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1170 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 690 |
| SAT Math 75th | 670 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1360 |
| Average SAT Score | 1270 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Colorado State University Fort Collins?
Colorado State University Fort Collins typically requires applicants to be in the top 29 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1170 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1070. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1270 out of 1600. The school ranks #5 in Colorado for highest average SAT composite score. 23 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1360 and Above | Good | >89% |
| 1265 to 1360 | Avg + | 83%-89% |
| 1170 to 1265 | Avg - | 74%-83% |
| 1075 to 1170 | Reach | 63%-74% |
| Less than 1075 | Low | <63% |
Colorado State University-Fort Collins ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
22-28Applicants Submitting ACT
86%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 22 |
| ACT Math 25th | 21 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 22 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 28 |
| ACT Math 75th | 27 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 28 |
| Average ACT Score | 25 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Colorado State University-Fort Collins?
Admission data indicates that Colorado State University-Fort Collins regularly accepts students with ACT's of 22 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 37 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 19 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 25 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 28 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #5 in Colorado for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 86 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Colorado State University Fort Collins.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 28 and Above | Good | >89% |
| 25 to 28 | Avg + | 83%-89% |
| 22 to 25 | Avg - | 74%-83% |
| 19 to 22 | Reach | 63%-74% |
| Less than 19 | Low | <63% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.61Typical High School Grades
B+You will need very good grades in high school to get into Colorado State University Fort Collins. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Colorado State University Fort Collins was 3.61 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #4 in Colorado for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.61 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Colorado State University-Fort Collins accepts 83% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 40% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 24% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 15% | Avg - |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 15% | Reach |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 6% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
52% of Colorado State University Fort Collins freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 22% |
| Top 25% of class | 52% |
| Top 50% of class | 88% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 12% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 1% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 12,881 | 10,256 | 23,137 |
| Accepted | 10,837 | 8,279 | 19,116 |
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 81% | 83% |
| Enrolled | 2,745 | 2,379 | 5,124 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 25% | 29% | 27% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Feb 1, 2020Days left to Apply
53Applicants have 53 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2020.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to Colorado State University-Fort Collins before the Feb 1 application deadline.
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Dec 14 | Dec 24 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Colorado State University Fort Collins and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=126818 IPEDS survey data for Colorado State University Fort Collins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Colorado State University Fort Collins prefer SAT or ACT?
23% of students submit their SAT scores to Colorado State University-Fort Collins. 86% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Colorado State University Fort Collins?
83% of those who apply are granted admission to Colorado State University-Fort Collins. Admission competition is and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Colorado State University Fort Collins?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1170 and 1360. 23% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Colorado State University Fort Collins?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 22 and 28. 86% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
