84%

Acceptance Rate

$8,641

Avg.Financial Aid

001350

FAFSA Code

About Colorado State University (CSU)

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

Public

4 Years

Student Population Number of Students attending College

33,478

Website

www.colostate.edu

Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

HLC

Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

Not applicable

On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

Yes

Colorado State University is a public institution known as CSU, regionally located in Fort Collins, Colorado founded in 1870. The campus size is 4,773 acres which offer more than 150 degrees in eight colleges, having graduate programs in the schools of business, engineering, and education in the renowned college of veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. 

It is also taken as one of the leading research universities where faculty and students collaborate together to explore fields such as infectious diseases, atmospheric science, clean energy technologies, and environmental science. Apart from the classroom and research lab, there are 350 campus organizations with 35 fraternities and sororities available for students.

Located in Fort Collins, Colorado, Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a public university. Around 89% of the students are 24 and under at Colorado State University-Fort Collins. At CSUFC around 70% are white, 15% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, and 5% belong to two or more races. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 53% of the students are females and 47% are males. The college has produced several achievers in its many years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Becky Hammon, Anwar al-Awlaki, Kent Rominger, and John Amos. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and, hence encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Students taking admission here will notice that the university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. Taking into account all the undergraduate and graduate degrees, including both residential and online, CSUFC offers around 320 programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Location & Contact

Address

102 Administration Building

Contact

Email: N/A
Phone: 9704911101
Fax: N/A
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Rankings

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Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

FALSE

Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

84%

SAT Range

1070 - 1280

ACT Range

23 - 28

Application Fee

$50

SAT/ACT

Recommended

High School GPA

Required

Accept Common App

Yes

The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is fairly easy. Colorado State University-Fort Collins has 3 admission thresholds. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $50, as part of the admission process at CSUFC. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1070-1290, it would improve her chances. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 23 might also given admission but the average ACT score at Colorado State University-Fort Collins is 26. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 102 Administration Building, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-0100, or call (970) 491-1101.

Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

$17,914

Average Annual Cost

$9,426

Books And Supplies

$1,200

Other Fees

$2,281

Room And Board The charges for an academic year for rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

$11,964

Budget For Other Expenses

$1,360

Total One Year Cost

$26,231

Before applying to CSUFC, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $35,980. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

NA

Student:Faculty Ratio

16:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

83%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

52%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$7,856

Faculty Overview

56%

Male Professors

44%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Business Administration, Management...

683 Graduates

Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

269 Graduates

Biology, General

263 Graduates

Human Development, Family Studies,...

257 Graduates

Psychology, General

219 Graduates

Mechanical Engineering

204 Graduates

Communication and Media Studies

198 Graduates

Sociology

160 Graduates

Construction Engineering Technologi...

159 Graduates

Economics

157 Graduates

Journalism

143 Graduates

Zoology/Animal Biology

128 Graduates

Political Science and Government

119 Graduates

Social Work

107 Graduates

Computer and Information Sciences,...

104 Graduates

Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facil...

101 Graduates

English Language and Literature, Ge...

100 Graduates

Fine and Studio Arts

97 Graduates

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

92 Graduates

History

89 Graduates

Civil Engineering

88 Graduates

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Se...

83 Graduates

Animal Sciences

78 Graduates

Apparel and Textiles

74 Graduates

Nutrition Sciences

72 Graduates

Agricultural Business and Managemen...

70 Graduates

Chemical Engineering

69 Graduates

Natural Resources Conservation and...

63 Graduates

Microbiological Sciences and Immuno...

60 Graduates

Anthropology

59 Graduates

Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...

59 Graduates

International/Global Studies

58 Graduates

Hospitality Administration/Manageme...

48 Graduates

Music

46 Graduates

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, an...

42 Graduates

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

41 Graduates

Plant Sciences

39 Graduates

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

38 Graduates

Mathematics

38 Graduates

Electrical, Electronics and Communi...

37 Graduates

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

33 Graduates

Soil Sciences

33 Graduates

Information Science/Studies

32 Graduates

Design and Applied Arts

29 Graduates

Forestry

29 Graduates

Philosophy

29 Graduates

Public Health

26 Graduates

Biotechnology

25 Graduates

Environmental/Environmental Health...

25 Graduates

Teacher Education and Professional...

24 Graduates

Chemistry

22 Graduates

Computer Engineering

21 Graduates

Fire Protection

21 Graduates

Landscape Architecture

19 Graduates

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

17 Graduates

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...

17 Graduates

Natural Resources Management and Po...

17 Graduates

Statistics

17 Graduates

Physics

16 Graduates

Applied Horticulture and Horticultu...

14 Graduates

Natural Sciences

14 Graduates

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human...

10 Graduates

Teacher Education and Professional...

10 Graduates

Engineering Science

9 Graduates

Dance

7 Graduates

Neurobiology and Neurosciences

5 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

25,962

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

23%

Full-time

87%

Part-time

13%

Students Gender

Male

48%

US National: 44%

Female

52%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

72% White

1% Unknown

2% Black

14% Hispanic

4% Two or more races

4% Non Resident alien

3% Asian

0% American Indian/Alaska native

0% Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

29%

Out Of State

71%

In State

0%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$73,818 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

29%

Averege Housing Cost

$5,746/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $6,218/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$6,218/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Rams

School Colors

green and gold

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Mountain West Conference

Total Male Athletes

199

Total Female Athletes

170

Intramural Sports

28

Sports Club

48

Sports Team (Men)

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Safety

24-Hour Security Patrol

Yes

Campus Emergency Phones

Yes

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Yes

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

Yes

The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. At CSUFC, $12,430 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At CSUFC, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 47% male and 53% female students.

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$36,800/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$47,100/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$0$100,000

$15,097

$31,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$157 - 322

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

61%

Average Aid Per Year

$8,641

Students Receiving Federal Grants

22%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,750

Students Receiving State Aid

20%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,730

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

53%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,939

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income

Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$14,027

$30K - $48K

$13,747

$48K - $75K

$8,981

$75K - $110K

$2,020

> $110K

$812

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$2,663,753

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$22,813,046

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at CSUFC to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $5,300, whereas the financial aid is $7,112. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $3,372 and institutional aid worth $7,112. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Colorado State University-Fort Collins amount to $2,663,753 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $22,813,046.

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