# Colorado State University Pueblo

Pueblo, CO. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/colorado-state-university-pueblo

Colorado State University Pueblo is a public college in Pueblo, CO with 3,042 undergraduates. It admits 95% of applicants, and admitted students average 1120 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $8,851 per year ($6,698 for families earning under $30,000). 42% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $58,700 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 95% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,834 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,831 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 19–26 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $23,079 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $8,851 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $6,698 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $6,225 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $8,306 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $13,483 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $17,276 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 3,042 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 42% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $58,700 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,307 (FY2024) |

## What Colorado State University Pueblo considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

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

## FAQ

**What is Colorado State University Pueblo's acceptance rate?**

Colorado State University Pueblo admits 95% of applicants, which makes it open.

**What ACT score do you need for Colorado State University Pueblo?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–26.

**Is Colorado State University Pueblo test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Colorado State University Pueblo?**

In Fall 2023, 1,834 students applied to Colorado State University Pueblo and 1,831 were admitted; 678 enrolled.

**Does Colorado State University Pueblo consider legacy status?**

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

**Does Colorado State University Pueblo require an essay?**

Colorado State University Pueblo reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Colorado State University Pueblo cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $23,079 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $8,851.

**What is Colorado State University Pueblo's graduation rate?**

42% 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 128106. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology