Colorado State University-Fort Collins

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,299

4% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$19,828

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0188%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

89.6%

36,612 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

33,500

77.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

66.9%

3,249 Graduates

About

Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a higher education institution located in Larimer County, CO. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Colorado State University-Fort Collins were General Business Administration & Management (679 degrees awarded), General Psychology (284 degrees), and Business Family & Consumer Sciences (257 degrees).

In 2023, 7,794 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Colorado State University-Fort Collins. 56.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,535 degrees), 5.41 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,023 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Colorado State University-Fort Collins is $10,299, which is $−20,704 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Colorado State University-Fort Collins was 0.0188%, corresponding to 1 out of the 5,307 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Colorado State University-Fort Collins is $10,299, which is $20,705 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,828.

In 2023, 54% of undergraduate students attending Colorado State University-Fort Collins received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,299

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Colorado State University-Fort Collins was $10,299. The cost of tuition at Colorado State University-Fort Collins is $−20,705 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Colorado State University-Fort Collins (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,828

2023 Value

17.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Colorado State University-Fort Collins had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,828. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Colorado State University-Fort Collins grew by 17.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Colorado State University-Fort Collins (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,070

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Colorado State University-Fort Collins was of $13,070 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.05% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Colorado State University-Fort Collins (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

54% of undergraduate students at Colorado State University-Fort Collins received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Colorado State University-Fort Collins (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0188%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Colorado State University-Fort Collins was 0.0188%, which represents 1 out of the 5307 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Colorado State University-Fort Collins received 36,612 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 10.5% annual growth. Out of those 36,612 applicants, 32,801 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.6% acceptance rate.

There were 33,500 students enrolled at Colorado State University-Fort Collins in 2023. 43% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Colorado State University-Fort Collins has an overall enrollment yield of 16.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

32,801

Accepted Out of 36,612

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Colorado State University-Fort Collins was 89.6% (32,801 admissions from 36,612 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 90.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 10.5%, while admissions grew by 9.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Colorado State University-Fort Collins (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

43%

Submission Percentage (2022)

2,398

Scores Submitted (2022)

43% of enrolled first-time students at Colorado State University-Fort Collins in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Colorado State University-Fort Collins had a total enrollment of 33,500 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Colorado State University-Fort Collins is 25,925 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,575. This means that 77.4% of students enrolled at Colorado State University-Fort Collins are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68% White, 14.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.68% Two or More Races, 3.08% Asian, 2.53% Black or African American, 0.496% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.149% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Colorado State University-Fort Collins in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.2%), followed by White Male (32.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.21%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.6%), followed by White Male (19.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.97%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Colorado State University-Fort Collins in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 33,500 students. The full-time enrollment at Colorado State University-Fort Collins is 25,925 and the part-time enrollment is 7,575. This means that 77.4% of students enrolled at Colorado State University-Fort Collins are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Colorado State University-Fort Collins (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

85%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Colorado State University-Fort Collins had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Colorado State University-Fort Collins (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
22,794 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
4,808 enrolled students
Two or More Races
1,569 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Colorado State University-Fort Collins is 68% White, 14.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.68% Two or More Races, 3.08% Asian, 2.53% Black or African American, 0.496% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.149% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 405 students (1.21%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,062 more women than men received degrees from Colorado State University-Fort Collins. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Colorado State University-Fort Collins is white (5,535 degrees awarded). There were 5.41 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,023 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Colorado State University-Fort Collins is General Business Administration & Management (679 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (284 degrees) and Business Family & Consumer Sciences (257 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (586 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (279 degrees), and Human Sciences (359 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins are Physicians (409,576 people), Other managers (186,624 people), Postsecondary teachers (135,220 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (133,723 people), and Other Physical Scientists (123,555 people).

The most specialized majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins in 2023 are Agriculture (586 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (279 degrees), Human Sciences (359 degrees), Biology (1,027 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (321 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins are Agriculture (586 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (279 degrees), Human Sciences (359 degrees), Biology (1,027 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (321 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (641,613 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (579,757 people), Computer Systems Design (546,287 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (483,567 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (413,242 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Colorado State University-Fort Collins.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
679 degrees awarded
General Psychology
284 degrees awarded
Business Family & Consumer Sciences
257 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Colorado State University-Fort Collins was General Business Administration & Management with 679 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Colorado State University-Fort Collins according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,366

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

4,428

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 3,366 degrees were awarded to men at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, which is 0.76 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,428).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 560 degrees were awarded to men at Colorado State University-Fort Collins in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.35 times more than the 414 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 414 degrees were awarded to men at Colorado State University-Fort Collins in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.739 times less than the 560 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

69%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 47% of students graduating from Colorado State University-Fort Collins completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (72.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Colorado State University-Fort Collins is Female and White (72.8% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.339% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
5,535 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,023 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
338 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Colorado State University-Fort Collins is white (5,535 degrees awarded). There were 5.41 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,023 degrees).

1.3% of degree recipients (101 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
3,170 degrees awarded
White Male
2,365 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
595 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Colorado State University-Fort Collins is white female (3,170 degrees awarded). There were 1.34 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2,365 degrees).

Operations

Colorado State University-Fort Collins has an endowment valued at nearly $599M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 30.9M (5.17%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Colorado State University-Fort Collins had a total salary expenditure of 1.61B. Colorado State University-Fort Collins employs 492 Professors, 428 Associate professors and 371 Assistant professors. Most academics at Colorado State University-Fort Collins are Male Professor (325), Male Associate professor (218), and Female Assistant professor (213).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Colorado State University-Fort Collins are: Research, with 1,379 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 749 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 593 employees.

Endowment

$599M

2023 Endowment

growth from 2022

Colorado State University-Fort Collins has an endowment valued at about $599M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Colorado State University-Fort Collins grew 9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $165M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Colorado State University-Fort Collins (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$306M - Federal
$175M - State
$1.64M - Local

As of 2023, Colorado State University-Fort Collins received $306M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $175M from state grants and contracts, and $1.64M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$693M

2023 Salaries

9.88%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Colorado State University-Fort Collins paid a median of $693M in salaries, which represents 43.1% of their overall expenditure ($1.61B) and a 9.88% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.86% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.309% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$200M

Instructional Salaries

1,734

Number of Employees

In 2023, Colorado State University-Fort Collins paid a total of $200M to 1,734 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

492 Employees

Research

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

1,379 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Colorado State University-Fort Collins were Professor with 492 employees, Associate professor with 428 employees, and Assistant professor with 371 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Colorado State University-Fort Collins were Research with 1,379 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 749 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 593 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Colorado State University-Fort Collins was Male Professor with 325 employees, Male Associate professor with 218 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 213 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.

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