Colorado State University
Colorado State University-Fort Collins · Fort Collins, Colorado · Public
Colorado State University admitted 89% of 38,365 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). Test scores aren’t considered (test blind). 67% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Colorado State University
Enter a score to see whether Colorado State University is a reach, target or likely school for you.
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Application deadlines
Colorado State University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application fee is $65, and Colorado State University accepts the Common App fee waiver. Colorado State University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Colorado State University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Colorado State University offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Colorado State University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Essay
Considered
- Class rank
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Test scores
- Interview
- Legacy
- Religion
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.70 GPA. 19% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $32,439 in-state and $53,294 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $19,828 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Colorado State University’s acceptance rate?
Colorado State University admitted 89% of applicants: 34,004 of 38,365 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Colorado State University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is Colorado State University’s application fee?
The application fee is $65 for 2026–27, and Colorado State University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Colorado State University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Colorado State University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does Colorado State University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Colorado State University asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (no supplemental essay. one optional explanation, up to 300 words, if your grades or courses need context). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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