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Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO·Public·~89% acceptance

Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a public university based in Fort Collins, CO. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 89% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $21,279 per year. About 67% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $60,543 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$21,279/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $31,642
Aid cuts ~$10,363/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 15
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.31–3.81
SAT (middle 50%)Not considered
ACT (middle 50%)Not considered
Test policyTest blind
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
67%
graduation rate
86%
freshman retention
$49,748
median earnings, 6yr
$60,543
median earnings, 10yr
How Colorado State University-Fort Collins reads an application

What Colorado State University-Fort Collins values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)
Important
Application essays
Also considered
Class rankTest scoresRecommendationsExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusGeographic residenceState residencyVolunteer workWork experience

From Colorado State University-Fort Collins’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Colorado State University-Fort Collins requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankCollege-prep programRecommendationsWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what Colorado State University-Fort Collins requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Colorado State University-Fort Collins's acceptance rate?
Colorado State University-Fort Collins admits about 89% of applicants.
How much does Colorado State University-Fort Collins cost?
At Colorado State University-Fort Collins, the average net price after aid is about $21,279 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $31,642 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Colorado State University-Fort Collins?
None. Colorado State University-Fort Collins is test blind: SAT and ACT scores are not considered in admissions decisions.
What are Colorado State University-Fort Collins's application deadlines?
Colorado State University-Fort Collins's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 15, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Colorado State University-Fort Collins value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Colorado State University-Fort Collins rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Application essays. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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