Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-0100
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
69.0%
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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (254)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
85%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Arising from the Morrill Act of 1862, the act to create the university was signed by the Colorado Territory governor Edward M.
- •The first 30-acre (12 ha) parcel of land for the campus was deeded in 1871 by Robert Dazell.
- •In 1872, the Larimer County Land Improvement Company contributed a second 80-acre (32 ha) parcel.
- •The first $1000 to erect buildings was finally allocated by the territorial legislature in 1874.
Source: Wikipedia
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