Colorado State University-Fort Collins Colorado

Research 1 institution in Fort Collins with very high research spending, accessible admissions, and strength in biological sciences.

College statistics

Address:
102 Administration Building
Fort Collins, CO
80523
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
colostate.edu/
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$10,610
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$32,298
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$26,510
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$48,198
Room and Board:
$15,900
Total Student Enrollment:
33,500
Acceptance Rate:
89.6%
Endowment (End of Year):
$1,156,392,173
Research Activity Tier:
Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Colorado State University in Fort Collins is a public research university classified as Research 1 for very high research spending and doctorate production. The institution enrolls roughly 33,500 students and serves as a major research hub in northern Colorado, with particular strengths in biological and biomedical sciences.

In-state tuition runs $10,610 annually with a total cost of attendance of $26,510 when including room and board. Out-of-state students pay $32,298 in tuition with a total cost of attendance of $48,198. The university admits roughly 90 percent of applicants, making admissions accessible to most qualified candidates.

The university's graduation rate and research profile make it well-suited for students seeking a large research institution with strong STEM programs and doctoral opportunities. More information is available at colostate.edu/.

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