What Colorado State University–Fort Collins costs
Colorado State University–Fort Collins charges $13,373 a year in published tuition and fees for Colorado residents, about $6,686 a semester, and $34,783 a year for students from other states, about $17,392 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $31,642 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $18,512 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Colorado State University–Fort Collins takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, so students from other western states may pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. See the full WUE list →
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Getting into Colorado State University–Fort Collins
For fall 2024, Colorado State University–Fort Collins received 38,465 applications and admitted 34,057 students, and 5,485 enrolled as first-years.
What Colorado State University–Fort Collins students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Colorado State University–Fort Collins (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 735 |
| Psychology | 329 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 215 |
| Business Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences | 206 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 200 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 198 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 174 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 161 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Colorado State University–Fort Collins
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado: about 23 miles away
- University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado: about 40 miles away
- Regis University, Denver, Colorado: about 54 miles away
- University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming: about 57 miles away
- Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado: about 57 miles away
- University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, Colorado: about 58 miles away
Colleges like Colorado State University–Fort Collins
Large public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of Nevada–Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada: 24,622 undergraduates
- University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah: 27,264 undergraduates
- Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona: 22,903 undergraduates
- Utah State University, Logan, Utah: 20,272 undergraduates
- Boise State University, Boise, Idaho: 17,674 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Colorado State University–Fort Collins's acceptance rate? 88.5% for fall 2024: 34,057 of 38,465 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Colorado State University–Fort Collins? $13,373 a year for in-state students and $34,783 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Is Colorado State University–Fort Collins part of WUE? Yes. It is on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Requirements vary by college, so check with Colorado State University–Fort Collins about how to apply and which programs qualify.
How many students go to Colorado State University–Fort Collins? About 25,500 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at Colorado State University–Fort Collins? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Colorado State University–Fort Collins (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Colorado State University–Fort Collins
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
