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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate89.6%
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
Programs (254)
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
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Source: Wikipedia