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Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO
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Admit Rate
89%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Accessible
Cost of Attendance
$31,642
$53,052 out-of-state
Test Policy
SAT/ACT optional‡ (source: Colorado State University admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026)

Scores are considered only if the applicant emails admissions to request it, and are not considered at all for scholarships.

Data sourced from IPEDS, College Scorecard, for the record as a whole — figures marked with a star are sourced separately, as noted at the bottom of the page. Testing policy and deadlines checked against the college's own pages on Oct 18, 2026.

Admissions

Overall
89%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

My Fit uses this overall rate to classify your chances here.

GPA and test score ranges aren't reported for this school.

SAT/ACT optional
Top 10 majors
  1. 1Business Administration
  2. 2Psychology
  3. 3Computer and Information Sciences
  4. 4Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  5. 5Biology
  6. 6Mechanical Engineering
  7. 7Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  8. 8Biomedical Sciences
  9. 9Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
  10. 10Sociology

Ordered by how many students graduated in each, 2023-24. Source: U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS Completions survey). Names are the federal categories, so Colorado State University-Fort Collins may call a major something slightly different.

Applying

Application Deadlines† (source: Colorado State University admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 20, 2026)
Rolling Admission
Not publicly reported · Non-binding
CSU's official pages describe an application window (opens August 1) rather than a fixed deadline; no fall 2027 deadline date is stated.
Essay details are being verified

College-specific prompts can change each application cycle. Check the school's official application page for the latest requirements.

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Music & Sports Tracks

Sports

NCAA Division I (FBS)
Varsity sports (9)
BasketballFootballGolfSoccerSoftballSwimming and divingTennisTrack and field and cross countryVolleyball
U.S. Department of Education, Equity in Athletics data (2024-25)
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Academics

Career & Major Pathways

Primary Disciplines

We haven't confirmed this yet.

Interdisciplinary Pathways

None documented yet.

Cost

In-state cost of attendance
$31,642* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)
Out-of-state cost of attendance
$53,052* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

This is the full yearly cost before any financial aid. What your family would actually pay is in the Financial Aid section. Cost figures are approximate, so confirm current numbers on the college's website.

Tuition only (part of the cost above)
In-state $13,373* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Out-of-state $34,783* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

Financial Aid

What families actually paid, by household income

Average for students who received federal aid. Your own figure depends on your family's finances and the aid this school offers you.

Under $30,000
$13,259
$30,001 – $48,000
$14,460
$48,001 – $75,000
$15,905
$75,001 – $110,000
$21,927
Over $110,000
$29,763

College Scorecard (latest.cost.net_price.public.by_income_level.*), 2024

Estimate what your family would pay

Every school is required to publish a net price calculator. It asks about your family's finances and returns an estimate for you specifically, which is worth more than any average on this page. Your school counselor and the college's financial aid office can also help.

Scholarships and merit aid

We don't have a confirmed note on merit scholarships at this school. Check its financial aid pages rather than assuming either way.

Campus

Campus Fit

Location
Fort Collins, CO· Urban
Undergraduates
25,834
Setting
Urban
In a fraternity or sorority
Not publicly reported
Living on campus
Not publicly reported

*College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education) · 2024

†Colorado State University admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 20, 2026

‡Colorado State University admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026

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