Colorado State University at Pueblo

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About Colorado State University at Pueblo

School Type:

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Colorado State University at Pueblo is a small public university located on an urban campus in Pueblo, Colorado. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,928, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 99%. The university offers 35 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 39%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,539, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $13,193.

Pueblo, CO

$6,539

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tuition

$13,193

Avg in-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

99%

Acceptance Rate Insight

99% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

63%

Retention Rate Insight

63% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

39%

Graduation Rate Insight

39% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankConsidered (not required)

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile18-25

SAT 25th-75th Percentile940-1130

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

7k

Students enrolled

52%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

48%

Unknown

14%

Black

5%

Hispanic

25%

Two or more races

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Socio-economic diversity

47% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

47%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

7

Total Online Enrollment

3191

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

88% On-campus

12% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold14% online

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold6% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold25% online

Master'sCheck Bold27% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1200
On-campus room and board$17758
On-campus other expenses$2600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81342$81342
Off-campus without family$60984$60984
Off-campus with family$60984$60984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

78%

State Grant Aid

40%

Institution Grant Aid

78%

Pell Grant

47%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$3,724
State Grant Aid$3,752
Institution Grant Aid$5,281
Pell Grant Aid$4,625

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debtafter graduation

$39k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

11.5%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Wrestling
  • Softball
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
2BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
3COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
4COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
5EDUCATION.
6ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
7ENGINEERING.
8ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
9ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
10FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
11HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES.
12HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
13HISTORY
14HISTORY.
15LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
16MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
17MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
18NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
19PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
20PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY.
21PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
22PSYCHOLOGY.
23PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
24SOCIAL SCIENCES.
25VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.