Fort Collins, CO
$11,632
$29,140
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details77%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 16,963 |
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| Declined | + 4,796 |
| Total Received | 21,759 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| University of Colorado Boulder | Boulder, CO |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| University of California, Riverside | Riverside, CA |
| Washington State University | Pullman, WA |
| The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL |
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater, OK |
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT |
| SAT | 4075 |
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| ACT | 0504 |
Colorado State is a public university. Founded in 1870, it became a land-grant college in 1879, and was granted university status in 1957. Its 586-acre main campus is located in Fort Collins, Colorado.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 33,058 |
| Established in | 1870 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • AAMFT (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ACCE (American Council for Construction Education) • ACEJMC (Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication) • APA (American Psychological Association) • AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) • CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) • CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NCACS (North Central Assn. of Colleges and Schools) • NEHSPAC (National Environmental Health Science & Protection Accreditation Council) • NRPA (National Recreation and Park Association) • SAF (Society of American Foresters) • TEAC (Teacher Education Accreditation Council) |
586-acre main campus and 1,433-acre foothills research campus in Fort Collins (population: 164,207), 65 miles north of Denver. Served by air and bus; major airport and train serve Denver. Public transportation serves campus.
Colorado State University
711 Oval Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80523
| Application fee | $50 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline |
February 1 (priority deadline) May 1 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | December 1 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Not used SAT or ACT Required |
77%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 16,963 |
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| Declined | + 4,796 |
| Total Received | 21,759 |
Secondary school record
Class rank
Essay
Recommendations
Standardized test scores
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Particular talent/ability
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Melissa Trifiletti
Director of Admissions
P: 970 491-6909
F: 970 491-7799
admissions@colostate.edu
| Tuition | $11,632 |
| Room & board | $12,208 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Total | $25,040 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $11,098 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $13,942 |
80%
$11,098
Need-based
| Federal | $22,667,257 |
| State | $9,739,700 |
| Institutional | $37,908,824 |
| Other external | $5,978,948 |
| Total | $76,294,729 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $221,193 |
| State | $471,530 |
| Institutional | $13,408,991 |
| Other external | $3,393,489 |
| Total | $17,495,203 |
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11%
60%
Transfer applicants accepted
59%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
Minimum transfers must complete
30
Not Reported
98%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 78 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China Kuwait Oman Saudi Arabia South Korea Vietnam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes English lab Host family program Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Heather Daniels
Associate Director, Admissions
970 491-1573
heather.daniels@colostate.edu
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