Colorado State University

Fort Collins, CO. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.

Location	Fort Collins, CO · Midsize city
Type	Public
Undergraduates	25,538
Acceptance rate	89%
SAT (middle 50%, reported)	1080–1290 · 43% submit
SAT estimated for all students	1060–1270
ACT (middle 50%)	23–29
Testing policy	Optional
Graduation rate	67%
First-year retention	86%
Student–faculty ratio	17:1
Cost of attendance	$31,642 in-state · $53,052 out-of-state
Application fee	$65

Application deadlines (2026–27)

Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027

Most popular majors: Biology, Business, Engineering, Social sciences, Family & consumer sciences.

Colorado State University campus map

Campus map of Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO, showing Student Recreation Center, Study Cube, Indoor Practice Facility and Canvas Stadium, with nearby restaurants, coffee and shops — Map of Colorado State University and the neighborhood around it: campus buildings, places students go and the nearest train. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

On campus

General Services, Jack Christiansen Memorial Track, Moby Arena, Canvas Stadium, Study Cube, Student Recreation Center, Anderson Academic, Moby B-wing, Indoor Practice Facility.

Around campus

Places to eat: Cafe Bluebird, Nick's Italian, Limonata by Paninos, Saigon Grill, Cafe Vino, Taqueria Los Comales
Coffee: Arboretum Coffee, La Michoacana Snack Bar, Newk's Eatery, Starbucks
Nightlife: The Caldwell Bar & Restaurant, Izakaya Jooa, Avogadro's Number, Verboten Brewing, Prost Brewing Co
Shops: BT Imprintable's Green&Gold Shop, Rams Bazaar, Bizarre Bazaar, Market Skateboard, Repeat Boutique, Brand Spanking USED Thrift Store
Museums and culture: Lincoln Center, Larimer County Farmers Market, Museum of Contemporary Art, The BIPOC Alliance, Aggie Theater, Poudre River Public Library - Main
Groceries: Walgreens, Walgreens Pharmacy, Loaf 'N Jug, Get it & Go Store, Fort Collins Food Co-Op
Parks: Lime Light Fitness, Community Garden, Creekside Park, Civic Center Park, Library Park, Spring Park

Nearest train: Mountain & Shields, Mountain & Howes.

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