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QS Rank:

442

Colorado State University

Colorado

United States

Overview

Founded in 1870 and established as a land grant university, Colorado State is one of the premier institutions of higher learning in the United States, rooted in the three pillars of our mission: teaching, research, and public service. CSU is a fully accredited public university recognized for its excellence in academic programs from the baccalaureate to the postgraduate level. In 2015 Colorado State became the first and only campus to earn the STARS Platinum rating for sustainability, providing a vivid example of commitment to our mission. Colorado State offers over 200 programs of study within eight colleges allowing you to shape a course of study that best meets your personal and professional goals. As a student at Colorado State, you will learn side-by-side with faculty mentors who are recognized internationally as leaders in their fields. The University emphasizes the importance of active learning providing opportunities for field experience, laboratory research, internships, and study abroad. Our campus is located in the center of Fort Collins, a city of about 168,000 people. Fort Collins, which ranked #1 in livability.com's "Best Places to Live 2020", provides a unique blend of big city advantages and small-town friendliness. You'll find everything you want - several shopping centers, hundreds of restaurants, movie complexes, a regional cultural center, natural areas, and miles of biking and hiking trails. Within minutes you can visit the world-famous Rocky Mountain National Park, the Poudre River, and Horsetooth Reservoir. These recreation areas, as well as many others close by, offer endless opportunities for outdoor activities such as skiing, snowboarding, hiking, camping, white-water rafting, and boating. And the region's 300 days of sunshine a year enables you to take full advantage of our spectacular surroundings.

Location

200 W Lake St, Fort Collins, Colorado, 80521

Website

https://admissions.colostate.edu/applying-to-csu/

Total Cost

$33,589

Median Salary

$53,849

Ranking

#280

US World and News Report

#442

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

88.57%

Yield Rate

15.91%

SAT range

1060-1280

ACT range

22-29

Cost and Scholarships

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Total Cost

$33,589

In State Cost

$10,980

Out of State Cost

$33,589

In State Tuition Fees

$10,980

Room And Board

$16,540

Living Cost

$20,980

Average Total Aid Awarded

$12,538

Funding Options

Merit Scholarship

Need-Based Aid

Scholarship

38.88% of students receive financial aid. Average award: $12,538.

Scholarships

Merit-based scholarships and need-based grants - Applying early and accurately reporting family finances increases chances of receiving maximum aid.; Colorado State University Biomedical Sciences Scholarship (USD 2,000) - Merit-based, renewable for up to four years. Eligibility requires a GPA of 3.5 or higher and US citizenship or permanent residency.; Green and Gold Scholarships for Non-Residents (USD 12,500) - Merit scholarship awarded based on the admission application (no additional scholarship application needed). Eligible freshmen (first-year) non-resident students can receive up to $12,500 per year for the 2024-2025 academic year.