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Colorado State University Pueblo

Pueblo, Colorado · Public

98%acceptance rate
870–1100SAT middle 50%
19–25ACT middle 50%
$14,188average net price, in-state

Colorado State University Pueblo admitted 98% of 3,577 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 870–1100 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 38% of students graduate within six years.

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Application deadlines

Colorado State University Pueblo’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Regular decision
Rolling admission

The application fee is $25, and Colorado State University Pueblo accepts the Common App fee waiver.

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 Pueblo’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 Pueblo doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.

What admissions weighs

How Colorado State University Pueblo rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • GPA

Important

  • Course rigor
  • Class rank

Considered

  • Test scores
  • Essay
  • Recommendations

Not considered

  • Interview
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • First generation
  • Legacy
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religion
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience
  • Showing interest

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.19 GPA. 13% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.

  • 4.019%
  • 3.75–3.9912%
  • 3.50–3.7411%
  • 3.25–3.4911%
  • 3.00–3.248%
  • 2.50–2.9918%
  • 2.00–2.4914%
  • Under 2.08%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $27,195 in-state and $35,036 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $14,188 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

  • $0–30k$9,687
  • $30–48k$11,346
  • $48–75k$13,322
  • $75–110k$18,690
  • $110k+$19,746

Quick answers

What is Colorado State University Pueblo’s acceptance rate?

Colorado State University Pueblo admitted 98% of applicants: 3,513 of 3,577 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).

When is Colorado State University Pueblo’s application deadline?

Colorado State University Pueblo uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.

What SAT score do you need for Colorado State University Pueblo?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 870 to 1100, with a median around 1000. A score at or above 1000 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

How much is Colorado State University Pueblo’s application fee?

The application fee is $25 for 2026–27, and Colorado State University Pueblo accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Does Colorado State University Pueblo have supplemental essays?

No. Colorado State University Pueblo doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.

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