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Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, COPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 89% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a public institution located in the city setting of Fort Collins, CO. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 25.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 89%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
25.5K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
89% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading600 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math585 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite26 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
89%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Biological Sciences15% of degrees
Engineering9% of degrees
Social Sciences9% of degrees
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$21,279
In-State Tuition$13,373
Out-of-State Tuition$34,783
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
21%
Pell Grants
32%
Take Loans
71%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$49,748
+22% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$60,543
Completion Signals
67%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
86%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$159/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
45%
Men55%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 45% men and 55% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
24%
Part-Time Share
10%
Avg Family Income
$85,721
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Psychology, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $144,730
Earnings 5yr:
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Chemistry.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $139,296
Earnings 5yr: $108,051
Debt:
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $136,709
Earnings 5yr: $123,668
Debt:
Veterinary Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $128,327
Earnings 5yr: $114,498
Debt:
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $127,821
Earnings 5yr:
Debt:
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,946
Earnings 5yr:
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Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,076
Earnings 5yr: $121,497
Debt: $23,250
Engineering, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,730
Earnings 5yr:
Debt:
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,679
Earnings 5yr: $115,721
Debt:
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,391
Earnings 5yr: $97,611
Debt:
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,765
Earnings 5yr: $100,588
Debt: $25,000
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,172
Earnings 5yr: $107,989
Debt: $25,900
Fire Protection.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,019
Earnings 5yr: $98,338
Debt: $34,008
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,463
Earnings 5yr: $93,882
Debt:
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,271
Earnings 5yr: $97,269
Debt: $21,240
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,987
Earnings 5yr:
Debt:
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,921
Earnings 5yr: $100,451
Debt: $25,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,260
Earnings 5yr: $89,087
Debt: $26,184
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,001
Earnings 5yr: $85,902
Debt: $25,480
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,258
Earnings 5yr:
Debt:
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