Colorado State University-Fort Collins Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$60
Acceptance Rate
90.77%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
18.54%
Freshmen Enrollment
5,573
SAT Scores
1,180
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 33,122 students have applied and 30,066 students have allowed to admit to Colorado State University-Fort Collins (Acceptance rate: 90.77%). Colorado State University-Fort Collins's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 18.54 % where 5,573 students have finally enrolled out of 30,066 admitted students.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Ball State University and Kent State University at Kent, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 74.41%).
Colorado State University-Fort Collins enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 23.02%).
How to Apply to Colorado State University-Fort Collins
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Colorado State University-Fort Collins. Colorado State University-Fort Collins offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | admissions.colostate.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | admissions.colostate.edu/onlineapplication |
| Financial Aid | financialaid.colostate.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | admissions.colostate.edu/cost-financial-aid/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | colostate.edu/consumer-information-disclosures |
| Athletic | www.colostate.edu/consumer-information-disclosures |
| Disability Service | rds.colostate.edu/home |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Colorado State University-Fort Collins and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Colorado State University-Fort Collins is 1,180 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Colorado State University-Fort Collins is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,137). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | 1,180 | 26 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,137 | 24 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado | 1,122 | 69 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Colorado State University-Fort Collins, 2,398 students submitted SAT scores (43% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,180 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 600 | 650 |
| Mathematics | 530 | 580 | 640 |
| Total | 1,080 | 1,180 | 1,290 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Colorado State University-Fort Collins, 862 students submitted ACT scores (16% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 26 | 29 |
| English | 21 | 25 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 21 | 25 | 27 |
Colorado State University-Fort Collins Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Colorado State University-Fort Collins. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |