Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO | colostate.edu
Colorado State University is a public, Tier 1 Research University in Fort Collins, Colorado. Our students can select from 70+ majors including biology, health and exercise science, psychology, engineering, computer science, business, communication studies, construction management, biomedical sciences, zoology, equine science, fermentation science, data science, fashion, and interior design. Students have the opportunity to be involved in our Honors Program, residential learning communities, club sports, sorority and fraternity life, study abroad programs, student government, research projects, outdoor programs, 500 student organizations, and participate in academic programs at CSU’s Mountain Campus located in the high valley of the Rocky Mountains.
Representatives
Justin Smalley
He/Him/His
Northern California Admissions Representative
(970) 318-6238 justin.smalley@colostate.edu
Ellesse Goodman She/Her/Hers
Assistant Director of Admissions — Southern California Admissions Representative
(970) 821-5358 ellesse.goodman@colostate.edu
Details
Institution Type
Public
Campus Setting
Suburban
Closest Airport (Distance)
DIA (70 mi)
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
23,690 / 32,908
Average Class Size
70
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
17:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
34% / 25% / 6.7%
Athletics Division
Division I
Athletics League
Mountain West Conference
Average ACT / SAT
No Answer
Mid-Range GPA
3.4 - 4.06
GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Weighted
Scholarships: Weighted
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
31,513 / 28,196 (89%)
Deposits
6,165
Applications Accepted
Common App
Application Information
Test Optional? Yes
Demonstrated Interest? Yes
Rolling Admission? Yes
Admission Interview? No
Need-blind Admission? Yes
WUE Tuition Exchange? Yes
CA Specific Scholarships? No
Freshman App Deadlines
Early Decision: Dec 1
Regular Decision: Feb 1
Transfer App Deadline
Fall: June 1
Spring: Nov 1
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
Feb 1
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
Fall: June 1
Spring: Nov 1
Link to Scholarship Info
financialaid.colostate.edu/scholarships
Points of Pride
Colorado State University has the #3 Veterinary School in the country
Colorado State University is the greenest higher-learning institution in the U.S. As the first school in the world to earn Platinum in the STARS rating system, Colorado State leads the nation in sustainability best practices.
Colorado State University is ranked 1st among best 4-year colleges in Colorado according to schools.com (2018). CSU graduates are employed at a rate 10% higher than the national average.
