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Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-0100

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Known for biology — major research university

Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a public institution in Fort Collins with particular strength in biology and business.

A large campus of 25.1K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

67% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $60,543 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,332.

Established
1870
Motto
"Education, Service, Research, Extension"
Mascot
CAM the Ram
Type
Public land-grant research university
Division
Division I
90%Acceptance
SAT Avg
25,148Students
17:1Student:Faculty
67%Grad Rate
$60,543Earnings 10yr
$20,332Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Colorado State University-Fort Collins Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate89.6%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

89.6%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$12,896
Tuition (out-of-state)$33,751
Room & Board$15,606
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$29,696
Average Net Price$20,332
Median Debt at Graduation$20,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$212

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,333
$30–48K$11,654
$48–75K$14,611
$75–110K$23,048
$110K+$28,684

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,332

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

191

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (254)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
25,148
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
24%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 70%
Black 2%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 3%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate66.9%
Freshman Retention84.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,748
8 Years$56,079
10 Years$60,543

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$45,100
Men
$61,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#148
Forbes
#227
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#121

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

113High

Estimated from CO state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Denverpop. 710K
58 mi(101 min)
Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
357 mi(619 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
566 mi(981 min)

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