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Colorado State University Pueblo

CSU Pueblo

Pueblo, Colorado 81001-4901

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Colorado State University Pueblo is a public institution in Pueblo with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1005, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

38% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,563 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,948.

Established
1933
Mascot
Wolfie (costume)Tundra (living mascot)
Type
Public Hispanic-Serving Institution
Division
Division II

Plan Your Visit

100%Acceptance
1005SAT Avg
3,028Students
16:1Student:Faculty
38%Grad Rate
$55,563Earnings 10yr
$12,948Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate99.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1005

Reading & WritingMid: 520
450560
MathMid: 515
420540

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1925

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,401
Tuition (out-of-state)$17,242
Room & Board$11,596
Books & Supplies$1,460
Total Cost of Attendance$23,891
Average Net Price$12,948
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,687
$30–48K$11,346
$48–75K$13,322
$75–110K$18,690
$110K+$19,746

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

75.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

-4.5%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,475

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

23

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

6

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

6

Drug Arrests

5

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (57)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

65%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
3,028
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
28%

Race & Ethnicity

White 42%
Black 6%
Hispanic 36%
Asian 2%
Two+ 9%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate38.0%
Freshman Retention65.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,053
10 Years$55,563

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports

IndoorBasketballSoccer

History & Fun Facts

  • History 1933 to 1959 The idea for starting a college in Pueblo was initially proposed in 1926, when a bill was put before the state senate to begin a four-year school in the city.
  • The first classes at SCJC were held in the fall of 1933 in three vacant rooms on the third-floor of the Pueblo County Courthouse.
  • By 1935, the school's enrollment was steadily increasing, and the need to find a permanent location was imminent.
  • Kelly gave up his position as dean in 1936, and L.

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
101 mi(175 min)
Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
425 mi(737 min)
Phoenixpop. 1.6M
537 mi(931 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DEN Denver107 mi
ABQ Albuquerque252 mi
SLC Salt Lake City430 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1776 mi · ~51h 18m drive
New York, NY1630 mi · ~47h 5m drive
Hartford, CT1695 mi · ~48h 58m drive
Providence, RI1759 mi · ~50h 49m drive
Albany, NY1638 mi · ~47h 19m drive
Syracuse, NY1518 mi · ~43h 51m drive
Rochester, NY1444 mi · ~41h 43m drive
Buffalo, NY1379 mi · ~39h 50m drive
Philadelphia, PA1573 mi · ~45h 27m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1317 mi · ~38h 3m drive
Harrisburg, PA1481 mi · ~42h 47m drive
Newark, NJ1621 mi · ~46h 50m drive
Washington, DC1482 mi · ~42h 49m drive
Baltimore, MD1501 mi · ~43h 22m drive
Atlanta, GA1169 mi · ~33h 46m drive
Charlotte, NC1327 mi · ~38h 20m drive
Raleigh, NC1436 mi · ~41h 29m drive
Miami, FL1663 mi · ~48h 3m drive
Orlando, FL1493 mi · ~43h 8m drive
Tampa, FL1461 mi · ~42h 12m drive
Nashville, TN989 mi · ~28h 34m drive
New Orleans, LA1009 mi · ~29h 9m drive
Richmond, VA1475 mi · ~42h 37m drive
Chicago, IL927 mi · ~26h 47m drive
Detroit, MI1164 mi · ~33h 38m drive
Minneapolis, MN743 mi · ~21h 28m drive
St. Louis, MO777 mi · ~22h 27m drive
Kansas City, MO542 mi · ~15h 39m drive
Indianapolis, IN992 mi · ~28h 39m drive
Columbus, OH1159 mi · ~33h 29m drive
Cleveland, OH1229 mi · ~35h 30m drive
Milwaukee, WI931 mi · ~26h 54m drive
Dallas, TX581 mi · ~16h 47m drive
Houston, TX791 mi · ~22h 51m drive
Austin, TX678 mi · ~19h 35m drive
San Antonio, TX706 mi · ~20h 24m drive
Los Angeles, CA816 mi · ~23h 34m drive
San Francisco, CA970 mi · ~28h 1m drive
San Diego, CA805 mi · ~23h 15m drive
Seattle, WA1100 mi · ~31h 47m drive
Portland, OR1052 mi · ~30h 23m drive
Denver, CO101 mi · ~2h 55m drive
Phoenix, AZ537 mi · ~15h 31m drive
Salt Lake City, UT425 mi · ~12h 17m drive
Honolulu, HI3352 mi · ~96h 50m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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