CSU-Pueblo Admission Requirements

Admissions

How hard is it to get into CSU-Pueblo and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at CSU-Pueblo is 94%.  It ranks #19 in Colorado for lowest rate of acceptance. Colorado State University Pueblo is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 2,057 out of 2,181 applicants were admitted.

The school has very easy admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 69 percent (SAT 910/1110 ACT 18/23). Colorado State University Pueblo typically accepts and 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. 28% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The CSU-Pueblo application fee is $25 and applications are due by May 1.

Testing Requirements

You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Colorado State University Pueblo is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to determine if testing requirements are temporarily suspended due to COVID-19.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Colorado State University Pueblo?

Colorado State University Pueblo typically prefers applicants to be in the top 76 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 910 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 810. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1010 out of 1600. CSU-Pueblo ranks #11 in Colorado for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 80 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into CSU-Pueblo?

Admission data indicates that CSU-Pueblo regularly accepts students with ACT's of 18 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 62 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 20 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 23 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #10 in Colorado for highest average ACT composite score. 35 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Colorado State University Pueblo.

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

What GPA do you need to get into Colorado State University Pueblo?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into CSU-Pueblo. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Colorado State University Pueblo was 3.3 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #12 in Colorado for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.3 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as CSU-Pueblo accepts 94% of all applicants.

 What do these ratings mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2021

High School Class Rank

70% of Colorado State University Pueblo freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

Admission Statistics

Fall 2022 Application Deadline

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Colorado State University Pueblo is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Colorado State University Pueblo and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Credits Accepted