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Colorado State University-Fort Collins

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PublicCity: MidsizeYellow Ribbon

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89%

Acceptance Rate

25,538

Total Students

$35k

Sticker Price

67%

Grad Rate

$61k

Median Salary

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Data as of May 2026

🎯Can I Get In?

89%

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Acceptance Rate

89% accept rateNat'l avg: 66%

SAT RangeNot reported

ACT RangeNot reported

GPA Avg3.7

groups25,538 students enrolled

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💰Can I Afford It?

Sticker Price

$34,783

Net Price

Not reported

$20,000Avg Debt

≈ $167/mo for 10 yrs

Avg salary after graduation$60,543/yr

Debt-to-income ratio33% (healthy)

Avg debt below national average ($29,400)

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💜Why Go Here?

Graduation Rate67%

Nat'l avg: 62%

Retention Rate86%

Nat'l avg: 68%

$61k

Avg Salary

↑ Above $46k avg

17:1

Faculty Ratio

Average

25.5k

Students

Large

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🏆How Does It Stack Up?

#140

US News

Top 150

#150

Forbes

Top 150

Deal Score66

Good Value

diversity_124% First-Gen Students

trending_up100% Loan Repayment Rate

account_balance21% Pell Grant Recipients

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156Days

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Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a public institution located in Fort Collins, CO. With approximately 25,538 students, the university offers a range of academic programs and opportunities for student growth.

Deal Score

65.70

/ 100

Good Value

Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes

Academics & Admissions

Faculty-Student Ratio

17:1

Test Score Ranges

Not reported

SAT

3.7

GPA

Class Sizes

Medium

based on faculty ratio

Application Deadline

Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price$34,783

Room & Board$16,817

Avg Grad Debt$20,000

Popular Majors

Computer and Information Sciences, General$79k/yr

Construction Engineering Technology/Technician$78k/yr

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$78k/yr

Civil Engineering$73k/yr

Information Science/Studies$68k/yr

Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering$66k/yr

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boltThe Vibe

"Colorado State University-Fort Collins offers a dynamic environment focused on student success and academic growth."

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Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Innovation Engine

A Tier-1 Research Powerhouse driving global discovery. Undergraduate students work alongside world-class faculty to solve humanity's toughest challenges.

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Funding

Federal + Private

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Research Centers

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