# Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/colorado-state-university-fort-collins

Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a public college in Fort Collins, CO with 25,538 undergraduates. It admits 89% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $22,247 per year ($12,291 for families earning under $30,000). 68% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $66,947 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 89% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 36,612 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 32,801 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $34,684 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $22,247 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $12,291 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $12,331 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $16,009 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $21,777 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $32,378 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 25,538 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 68% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $66,947 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,750 (FY2024) |

## What Colorado State University-Fort Collins considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Colorado State University-Fort Collins's acceptance rate?**

Colorado State University-Fort Collins admits 89% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**Is Colorado State University-Fort Collins test optional?**

Test blind (scores not considered).

**How many students apply to Colorado State University-Fort Collins?**

In Fall 2023, 36,612 students applied to Colorado State University-Fort Collins and 32,801 were admitted; 5,293 enrolled.

**Does Colorado State University-Fort Collins consider legacy status?**

No. Colorado State University-Fort Collins reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Colorado State University-Fort Collins require an essay?**

Colorado State University-Fort Collins reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Colorado State University-Fort Collins cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $34,684 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,247.

**What is Colorado State University-Fort Collins's graduation rate?**

68% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 126818. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology