Colorado State University

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Tuition & Fees

^$11,901

^$30,622

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state

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undergraduateRatios

47^%

male

53^%

female

teacher

students

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Moderately Selective

81^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	23,038
Declined	+ 5,281
Total Received	28,319

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Public

26,559

undergraduate students

7,437

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

Excellent Colleges In or Near Denver

The Experts' Choice: Great Residence Halls

Colleges With Notable Synchronized Swimming Teams

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Codes

SAT	4075
ACT	0504

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School Facts

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.

Official website	Visit website
Admissions email	admissions@colostate.edu
Application link	Apply online
Public/private	Public
Campus enrollment	33,996
Established in	1870
Coeducational	Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by	• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • 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) • HLC Higher Learning Commission • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NEHSPAC (National Environmental Health Science & Protection Accreditation Council) • NRPA (National Recreation and Park Association) • SAF (Society of American Foresters) • TEAC (Teacher Education Accreditation Council)

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Fort Collins, CO

4,773-acre campus in Fort Collins (population: 165,080), 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

Campus Life

yes: Housing available
24%: Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
94%: Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes: Students are required to live in school housing
yes: Students may have cars on campus
yes: Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

: 31 fraternities 5^% of male students
: 22 sororities 7^% of female students

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10: 21%
Top 1/4: 48%
Top 1/2: 83%

Bottom 1/2: 17%
Bottom 1/4: 2%

SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

600-699

42%

500-599

42%

400-499

700-800

600-699

34%

500-599

47%

400-499

300-399

composite english math

30-36

25%

24-29

36%

18-23

33%

12-17

30-36

12%

24-29

51%

18-23

29%

12-17

30-36

20%

24-29

46%

18-23

31%

12-17

Admissions Facts

Application fee	$50
Common application accepted	yes
Application deadline	February 1 (priority deadline) July 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 or ACT Required SAT Subject Tests Not used

Moderately Selective

81^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	23,038
Declined	+ 5,281
Total Received	28,319

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Important

Class rank
Essay
Recommendations
Standardized test scores

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Particular talent/ability
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Leslie Taylor
VP of Enrollment and Access
P: 970 491-6909
F: 970 491-7799
admissions@colostate.edu

Financial Aid

65^%

Of students' needs
were fully met

^$11,515.00

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state

Total	$25,531
Tuition	$9,426
Room	$5,976
Board	$6,454
Additional fees	$2,475
Books & supplies	$1,200
Average Financial Aid	- $11,515
Total with Avg. Aid	$14,016

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Total	$94,817,086
Federal	$27,213,167
State	$12,117,459
Institutional	$48,351,266
Other external	$7,135,194

Non-need-based

Total	$22,813,046
Federal	$247,061
State	$376,321
Institutional	$16,546,287
Other external	$5,643,377

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Institution's own financial aid form

Financial Aid Office

P: 970 491-6321
F: 970 491-5010
financialaid@colostate.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Thomas J. Biedscheid
Director of Financial Aid
financialaid@colostate.edu

Varsity Sports

	M	W
basketball
cross-country
diving
football
golf
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track (indoor)
track (outdoor)
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

Alpine skiing, baseball, bowling, climbing, crew, cycling, disc golf, equine polo, field hockey, figure skating, ice hockey, lacrosse, logging sports, rodeo, rugby, shotgun sports, soccer, swimming, tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, wrestling

Club Sports - Women's

Intramural/Recreational Sports

archery, badminton, basketball, bench press, bowling, bubbleball, combine, dodgeball, flag football (indoor/outdoor), floor hockey, Frisbee golf, futsal, golf, kickball, paintball, pickleball, racquetball, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, spikeball, table tennis, tennis, track, tube water polo, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/sand), Wiffle ball, wrestling

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Athletic Directors

Joe Parker (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships: Mountain West Conference (Football I-A)
Mascot: Rams
School colors: green and gold

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Majors

	Assc.	Bach.	Mast.	Doct.
Accountancy
Addiction Counseling
Agricultural Business
Agricultural Education
Agricultural Science
Agricultural/Resource Economics
Agriculture
Animal Science
Animal Sciences
Anthropology
Apparel/Merchandising
Applied Computer Technology
Applied Developmental Science
Applied Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Applied Statistics
Art
Atmospheric Science
Atmospheric Sciences
Bioagricultural Sciences
Biochemistry
Bioengineering
Biological Science
Biological Sciences
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Science
Biomedical Sciences
Business Administration
Cell/Molecular Biology
Chemical Engineering
Chemical/Biological Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Clinical Sciences
Communication
Communication Studies
Communications/Media Management
Computer Engineering
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Conservation Leadership
Construction Management
Counseling/Career Development
Dance
Design/Merchandising
Early Childhood Education
Earth Sciences
Ecology
Economics
Ecosystem Science/Sustainability
Ecosystem Sustainability
Education
Education/Human Resource Studies
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Engineering Science
Engineering Science/International Studies
English
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Health
Environmental Horticulture
Environmental/Natural Resource Economics
Equine Science
Ethnic Studies
Extension Education
Family/Consumer Science
Fermentation Science/Technology
Finance
Fine Arts
Fish/Wildlife/Conservation Biology
Food Science/Nutrition
Forest Sciences
Forestry
Geology
Geosciences
Greenhouse Gas Management/Accounting
Health/Exercise Sciences
History
Horticulture
Hospitality Management
Human Bioenergetics
Human Development/Family Studies
Human Dimensions of Natural Resources
Interior Design
International Studies
Journalism/Media Communication
Landscape Architecture
Language/Literature/Culture Studies
Languages/Literatures/Cultures
Leadership/Cultural Management
Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts/Engineering
Materials Science/Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Microbiology
Music
Natural Resource Tourism
Natural Resources Management
Natural Resources Stewardship
Natural Sciences
Natural Sciences Education
Neuroscience
Nutrition/Food Science
Occupation/Rehabilitation Science
Occupational Therapy
Pathology
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Communication/Technology
Public Health
Radiological Health Sciences
Rangeland Ecology
Rangeland Ecosystem Science
Social Work
Sociology
Soil/Crop Sciences
Statistics
Student Affairs in Higher Education
Systems Engineering
Tourism Management
Toxicology
Veterinary Medicine
Watershed Science
Women's/Gender Studies
Zoo/Aquarium/Animal Shelter Management
Zoology

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Programs Offered

Accelerated study
Certificate programs
Distance Learning
Double majors
Dual degrees
Honors program
Independent study
Internships
Pass/fail grading option
Phi Beta Kappa

Cooperative Education Programs

Computer Science
Engineering

33,996

total students

72^%

in-state

28^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

78^%

26,559
students

Female
53^%
14,062

Male
47^%
12,497

22^%

7,437
students

Female
54^%
4,053

Male
46^%
3,384

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

84^%

22,388
students

Female
53^%
11,681

Male
47^%
10,707

16^%

4,171
students

Female
58^%
2,381

Male
42^%
1,790

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Student Break-down

4%: Nonresident aliens
2%: Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%: Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
14%: Hispanic/Latino
68%: White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%: Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

67^%

Transfer applicants accepted

56^%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements	College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript	Required of All
College transcript(s)	Required of All
Essay or personal statement	Not Required/Recommended
Interview	Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores	Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)	Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: July 1

Spring: November 1

Summer: May 1

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

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Counseling services

Academic
Birth control
Career
Military
Minority student
Older student
Personal
Psychological
Religious
Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not Reported

Career placement services

Alumni network
Career/job search classes
Co-op education
Interest inventory
Internships
Interview training
On-campus job interviews
Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

99^%

Additional services

Day care
Health insurance
Health service
Nonremedial tutoring
Placement service
Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

Adaptive equipment
Braille services
Interpreters for hearing-impaired
Note-taking services
Reader services
Special transportation
Talking books
Tape recorders
Tutors

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens	76
Countries most often represented	China India Kuwait Oman Saudi Arabia South Korea
Special services offered for international applicants	ESL program/classes English lab International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation

International Student Contact

Heather Daniels
Associate Director, Admissions
970 491-1573
heather.daniels@colostate.edu

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Colorado State University

Colorado State University

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Fort Collins, CO

Campus Life

Greek Life

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

Admissions Facts

Moderately Selective

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Important

Considered

Not Considered

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Admissions Contact

Financial Aid

Of students' needswere fully met

Average financial aid

Cost

Scholarships & Grants

Scholarships

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Required Financial Aid Forms

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Officer

Varsity Sports

Club Sports - Men's

Club Sports - Women's

Intramural/Recreational Sports

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Athletic Directors

Athletic Facts

Athletics Right Now

Majors

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Most Popular Majors

Programs Offered

Cooperative Education Programs

total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

26,559students

7,437students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

22,388students

4,171students

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Student Break-down

Transfer Admissions

Transfer Requirements

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: July 1

Spring: November 1

Summer: May 1

Transfer Credits

semester hours

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Counseling services

Remedial services offered

Of students' needs
were fully met

26,559
students

7,437
students

22,388
students

4,171
students