Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	8,300
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	90%
Students retention rate	86%
On-time graduation rate	69%

Located in Fort Collins, Colorado, CSU-FC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 90% indicates that CSU-FC is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Colorado State University-Fort Collins is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

CSU-FC boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 69% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

89.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,331

Cost of attendance at Colorado State University-Fort Collins in 2022 for students from Colorado.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average	$8,123
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,613

Cost of attendance at Colorado State University-Fort Collins in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average	$20,262
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 70 of freshman students at Colorado State University-Fort Collins received on average $10,034 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,034

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	849	20%	$4,680	$3,973,071
Other Federal Grant	885	21%	$7,914	$7,003,946
State Grant/Scholarships	623	15%	$4,378	$2,727,355
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,831	68%	$7,022	$19,879,938
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,951	70%	$10,034	$29,611,239

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Colorado State University-Fort Collins students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Colorado State University-Fort Collins students is 69.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 71.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 66.4%.

69.1%

asian 71.2% 109 students
African American 62.9% 66 students
white 71.6% 2,428 students
unknown 60.0% 84 students
hawaiian 63.6% 7 students
hispanic 59.2% 346 students
International Students 69.1% 56 students
Mixed Race 65.8% 81 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mountain West Conference
Basketball Mountain West Conference
Track and Cross Country Mountain West Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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