Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, Colorado · Public, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$21,279
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
66.5%
Admission rate
89%
Undergrad size
25,538
In-state tuition
$13,373
Out-of-state tuition
$34,783
Cost of attendance
$31,642
Median earnings (10y)
$60,543
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- 26
- Retention
- 85.9%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
27 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (34%), social sciences (21%), humanities & arts (19%).
- STEM34%
- Health0%
- Business15%
- Humanities & arts19%
- Social sciences21%
- Trades & services10%
- Biological sciences14.9%~3,808 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business14.9%~3,808 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering8.6%~2,206 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences7.1%~1,823 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology6.3%~1,617 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~1,445 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Agriculture5.2%~1,328 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Liberal arts5.1%~1,308 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~1,233 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication4.6%~1,180 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science4.2%~1,070 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~835 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech2.7%~697 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~409 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~383 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.4%~368 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.4%~368 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~340 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~335 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Architecture1.3%~335 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.1%~281 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education0.5%~128 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~79 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~59 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~38 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~33 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~26 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 1,330 | $47,134 | $20,967 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 648 | $28,687 | $23,009 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 606 | $98,747 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 540 | $30,567 | $23,147 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services. | Bachelor's | 518 | — | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology. | Bachelor's | 434 | $25,599 | $25,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 424 | $31,921 | $22,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 389 | $72,253 | $23,250 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 380 | $63,141 | $26,184 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | Bachelor's | 346 | $69,069 | $25,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 297 | $36,094 | $24,647 |
| Veterinary Medicine. | First professional | 295 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 283 | $32,418 | $23,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 281 | $32,419 | $19,500 |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 270 | $32,150 | $22,500 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 218 | $41,108 | $24,000 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 202 | $61,143 | $25,480 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 191 | $47,221 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 187 | $27,724 | $21,500 |
| Animal Sciences. | Bachelor's | 179 | $35,832 | $22,045 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Bachelor's | 167 | $30,566 | $19,500 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 166 | $27,429 | $24,152 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 161 | $33,713 | $23,387 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 160 | $27,345 | $20,500 |
| Biology, General. | Master's | 160 | $41,226 | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy. | Master's | 151 | $42,686 | — |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services. | Bachelor's | 148 | $25,239 | $24,066 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 147 | $56,279 | $21,240 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management. | Bachelor's | 147 | $27,454 | $19,628 |
| Apparel and Textiles. | Bachelor's | 137 | $38,821 | $21,250 |
| Plant Sciences. | Bachelor's | 133 | $32,363 | $20,750 |
| Engineering, General. | Master's | 133 | $82,613 | — |
| Social Work. | Master's | 132 | $43,884 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 131 | $36,098 | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Master's | 126 | $49,628 | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Bachelor's | 123 | $39,874 | $21,250 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 120 | $55,849 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 115 | $29,864 | $25,620 |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 114 | $26,694 | $25,367 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 113 | $68,629 | $25,900 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a very large institution located in Fort Collins, Colorado, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 25,538 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Biological sciences, Business, Engineering.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Colorado State University-Fort Collins — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $21,279 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $13,373 for in-state students and $34,783 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $31,642 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 66.5%, a above-average completion outcome. 85.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $60,543 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Colorado State University-Fort Collins confers degrees and certificates across 27 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Biological sciences, Business, Engineering. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (34% of credentials), social sciences (21% of credentials), humanities & arts (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Colorado State University-Fort Collins accepts 89% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 26.
Location & campus
Set in Fort Collins, Colorado (city), Colorado State University-Fort Collins draws students from across Colorado and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Q.How much does Colorado State University-Fort Collins cost?
The average net price at Colorado State University-Fort Collins is $21,279 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $31,642.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Colorado State University-Fort Collins?
Colorado State University-Fort Collins has a 6-year graduation rate of 66.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Colorado State University-Fort Collins?
Colorado State University-Fort Collins admits 89% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Colorado State University-Fort Collins graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Colorado State University-Fort Collins graduate earns $60,543 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Colorado State University-Fort Collins?
Published tuition is $13,373 in-state and $34,783 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Colorado State University-Fort Collins located?
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is located in Fort Collins, Colorado (ZIP 80523).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Colorado State University-Fort Collins at their official website.