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Colorado State University Pueblo

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 699
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 99%
Students retention rate 63%
On-time graduation rate 39%

Located in Pueblo, Colorado, CSU Pueblo 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 99% indicates that CSU Pueblo is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Colorado State University Pueblo 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at CSU Pueblo is reported to be 39%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Colorado state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 43% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at CSU Pueblo is 63% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Colorado is 69%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at CSU Pueblo do not continue their studies after the first year.


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

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

99.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,005

Cost of attendance at Colorado State University Pueblo 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

$15,659

Cost of attendance at Colorado State University Pueblo 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, 96 of freshman students at Colorado State University Pueblo received on average $8,875 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.

$8,875
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 253 47% $4,609 $1,166,090
Other Federal Grant 272 51% $5,722 $1,556,508
State Grant/Scholarships 217 40% $3,752 $814,242
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 420 78% $5,281 $2,217,833
Total Grant & Scholarships 517 96% $8,875 $4,588,583

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Colorado State University Pueblo 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 Pueblo students is 38.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 42.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 34.4%.

38.6%

  • asian 57.1% 4 students
  • African American 21.6% 11 students
  • white 43.7% 149 students
  • unknown 41.7% 5 students
  • hispanic 36.9% 106 students
  • International Students 35.7% 5 students
  • Mixed Race 30.4% 14 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Colorado State University Pueblo provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Colorado State University Pueblo offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

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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