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Photo: Unknown photographer / Wikimedia Commons / Public domainColorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO
89%
Acceptance Rate
25,538
Undergraduates
$35k
Out-of-state tuition
67%
6-yr grad rate
$61k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of May 2026
Can I Get In?
89%
Accessible
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT RangeNot reported
ACT RangeNot reported
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)3.25
25,538 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Midsize
Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Rolling Admission: Jul 15, 2027
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$34,783
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$21,279
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$20,000Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$60,543/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio33%
Why Go Here?
$61k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
25.5k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Midsize
How Does It Stack Up?
#29
Deal Score in CO
of 66 rated colleges
Deal Score79
Good value
24% First-Gen Students
21% Pell Grant Recipients
28Days
Next Application Deadline
Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a public college in Fort Collins, CO. It enrolls 25,538 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
79
/ 100
Good value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
17:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
Not reported
SAT
3.25
GPA (CDS)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$34,783
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)67%
Students Receiving Aid (CDS 2022-23)48%
Room & Board (2024-25)$16,817
Median Debt at Graduation$20,000
Highest-Earning Programs
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
How to Apply
Early ActionNov 15, 2026
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2027
Rolling AdmissionJul 15, 2027
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
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The Vibe
Not enough data
Rigor
6
Career
8
Value
City: Midsize
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
Not enough data
Academics
B
Value
B
Outcomes
B
Diversity
Not enough data
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How much do families pay at Colorado State University-Fort Collins?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $13,259 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $14,460 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $15,905 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $21,927 |
| Over $110,000 | $29,763 |
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