Colorado State University-Fort Collins

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,610

3.02% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$21,011

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

88.5%

38,465 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

34,096

77.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

66.5%

3,440 Graduates

About

Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a higher education institution located in Larimer County, CO. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Colorado State University-Fort Collins were General Business Administration & Management (739 degrees awarded), General Psychology (334 degrees), and General Computer & Information Sciences (219 degrees).

In 2024, 8,134 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Colorado State University-Fort Collins. 56.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,602 degrees), 5.21 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,075 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Colorado State University-Fort Collins is $10,610, which is $−21,310 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Colorado State University-Fort Collins is $10,610, which is $21,310 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,011.

In 2024, 57% of undergraduate students attending Colorado State University-Fort Collins received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,610

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Colorado State University-Fort Collins was $10,610. The cost of tuition at Colorado State University-Fort Collins is $−21,310 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Colorado State University-Fort Collins (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,011

2024 Value

5.97%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Colorado State University-Fort Collins had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,011. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Colorado State University-Fort Collins grew by 5.97%.

This chart compares the average net price of Colorado State University-Fort Collins (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,143

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Colorado State University-Fort Collins was of $15,143 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 15.9% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Colorado State University-Fort Collins (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

57% of undergraduate students at Colorado State University-Fort Collins received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 5.56% with respect to 2023, when 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Colorado State University-Fort Collins (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Colorado State University-Fort Collins received 38,465 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 5.06% annual growth. Out of those 38,465 applicants, 34,057 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.5% acceptance rate.

There were 34,096 students enrolled at Colorado State University-Fort Collins in 2024. 43% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Colorado State University-Fort Collins has an overall enrollment yield of 16.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

34,057

Accepted Out of 38,465

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Colorado State University-Fort Collins was 88.5% (34,057 admissions from 38,465 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 89.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 5.06%, while admissions grew by 3.83%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Colorado State University-Fort Collins (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

43%

Submission Percentage (2022)

2,398

Scores Submitted (2022)

43% of enrolled first-time students at Colorado State University-Fort Collins in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Colorado State University-Fort Collins had a total enrollment of 34,096 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Colorado State University-Fort Collins is 26,319 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,777. This means that 77.2% of students enrolled at Colorado State University-Fort Collins are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.4% White, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.66% Two or More Races, 3.21% Asian, 2.64% Black or African American, 0.484% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.17% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Colorado State University-Fort Collins in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.1%), followed by White Male (31.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.39%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.2%), followed by White Male (19.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.89%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Colorado State University-Fort Collins in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34,096 students. The full-time enrollment at Colorado State University-Fort Collins is 26,319 and the part-time enrollment is 7,777. This means that 77.2% of students enrolled at Colorado State University-Fort Collins are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Colorado State University-Fort Collins (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

86%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Colorado State University-Fort Collins had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Colorado State University-Fort Collins (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
22,988 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
4,979 enrolled students
Two or More Races
1,590 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Colorado State University-Fort Collins is 67.4% White, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.66% Two or More Races, 3.21% Asian, 2.64% Black or African American, 0.484% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.17% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 414 students (1.21%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1,028 more women than men received degrees from Colorado State University-Fort Collins. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Colorado State University-Fort Collins is white (5,602 degrees awarded). There were 5.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,075 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Colorado State University-Fort Collins is General Business Administration & Management (739 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (334 degrees) and General Computer & Information Sciences (219 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (534 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (289 degrees), and Human Sciences (322 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins are Physicians (420,766 people), Other managers (196,010 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (139,614 people), Postsecondary teachers (136,992 people), and Other Physical Scientists (130,846 people).

The most specialized majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins in 2024 are Agriculture (534 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (289 degrees), Human Sciences (322 degrees), Biology (1,022 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (303 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins are Agriculture (534 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (289 degrees), Human Sciences (322 degrees), Biology (1,022 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (303 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (581,855 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (369,509 people), Elementary & secondary schools (358,996 people), Offices of physicians (208,217 people), and Scientific research & development services (177,054 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Colorado State University-Fort Collins.

General Studies

Most Common (2024)

205 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Colorado State University-Fort Collins was General Studies with 205 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Colorado State University-Fort Collins according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,553

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

4,581

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 3,553 degrees were awarded to men at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, which is 0.776 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,581).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 485 degrees were awarded to men at Colorado State University-Fort Collins in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.67 times more than the 290 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 290 degrees were awarded to men at Colorado State University-Fort Collins in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.598 times less than the 485 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 47% of students graduating from Colorado State University-Fort Collins completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (80%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Colorado State University-Fort Collins is Female and Asian (80% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.32% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
5,602 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,075 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
366 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Colorado State University-Fort Collins is white (5,602 degrees awarded). There were 5.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,075 degrees).

1.01% of degree recipients (82 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
3,215 degrees awarded
White Female
3,185 degrees awarded
White Female
3,170 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Colorado State University-Fort Collins is white female (3,215 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (3,185 degrees).

Operations

Colorado State University-Fort Collins has an endowment valued at nearly $643M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 41.2M (6.4%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Colorado State University-Fort Collins had a total salary expenditure of 1.64B. Colorado State University-Fort Collins employs 491 Professors, 452 Associate professors and 371 Assistant professors. Most academics at Colorado State University-Fort Collins are Male Professor (317), Female Associate professor (226), and Male Associate professor (226).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Colorado State University-Fort Collins are: Research, with 1,330 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 775 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 737 employees.

Endowment

$643M

2024 Endowment

7.43%

growth from 2023

Colorado State University-Fort Collins has an endowment valued at about $643M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Colorado State University-Fort Collins grew 7.43% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $391M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Colorado State University-Fort Collins (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$348M - Federal
$191M - State
$2.31M - Local

As of 2024, Colorado State University-Fort Collins received $348M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $191M from state grants and contracts, and $2.31M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$777M

2024 Salaries

12.1%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Colorado State University-Fort Collins paid a median of $777M in salaries, which represents 47.5% of their overall expenditure ($1.64B) and a 12.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.88% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.86% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$205M

Instructional Salaries

1,759

Number of Employees

In 2024, Colorado State University-Fort Collins paid a total of $205M to 1,759 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Colorado State University-Fort Collins were Research with 1,330 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 775 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 737 employees.

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