Colorado State University

Overview

Colorado State University is a University institution located in Fort Collins, CO, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Ammons Hall (1062)
Fort Collins, CO  80523-1062
United States

Contact Kelly Nolin
Associate Director of Admission, Recruitment and Outreach
Email: admissions@colostate.edu
Phone: 970-491-6909
Fax: 970-491-7799

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agribusiness
Agricultural Economics
Animal Sciences
Applied Horticulture/horticulture Operations
Equestrian Studies
Horticultural Science
Range Science And Management
Soil Science And Agronomy
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Interior Architecture
Landscape Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies Related
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Biotechnology
Ecology
Microbiology
Neuroscience
Wildlife Biology
Zoology/animal Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management
Restaurant/food Services Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering Science
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Construction Engineering Technology
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textile Marketing Management
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences
Human Development And Family Studies
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Health
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Statistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Computational Science
International/global Studies
Natural Sciences
Nutrition Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Forest Sciences And Biology
Forestry
Natural Resources/conservation
Water, Wetlands, And Marine Resources Management
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Kinesiology And Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation And Leisure Facilities Management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Geology/earth Science
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Fire Services Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Economics
Geography
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Dance
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine/studio Arts
Interior Design
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

24,496

Applied

20,508

Accepted

26,400

Enrolled

Female Admissions

13,834

Females Applied

11,799

Females Accepted

85%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

10,662

Males Applied

8,709

Males Accepted

82%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.64

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	July 1st	September 15th
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Transfer	June 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		540	640
SAT Math		530	640
ACT Composite	26	23	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

9,426

In-state

27,327

Out-of-state

Fees

2,405

Full-time student fees

11,964

Room & board

5,746

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No

Financial Aid

11,511

Avg. Financial Aid Package

10,780

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

11,686

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

6,494

Avg. Loan Aid

5,199

Avg. Grant Aid

8,484

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

63.4%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

20%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

26,400

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

26%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	13.69%
Black or African American	2.32%
White or Caucasian	71.42%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.42%
Asian	2.56%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.19%
Two or more races	3.79%
Other	1.15%

Gender

Male (48.28%)

Female (51.72%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	30%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming Weekend, Monfort Lecture Series and President's Fall Address and University Picnic

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Photography at Colorado State University, Outdoor Club at CSU, Biomedical Student Association, Criminal Justice Organization and Colorado State University Zoology Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No		No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Field Hockey	No		No
Football	No	Division 1A
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey	No		No
Lacrosse	No		No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery	No		No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Rowing	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No	No	No
Soccer			No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No		No
Table Tennis			No
Tennis			No
Track And Field		Division 1
Triathlon	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball			No
Water Polo			No
Wrestling	No		No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Field Hockey	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Golf
Ice Hockey	No		No
Lacrosse	No		No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery	No		No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Rowing	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 1
Table Tennis			No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Triathlon	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo			No
Wrestling	No		No

Faculty

1,692

Total Faculty

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,049

Part-time - 643

Male - 1,101

Female - 951

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