Important Information
- Application Deadline：July 1
- Early Decision：N/A
- Early Action：Dec. 1
When applying to Colorado State University, it's important to note the application deadline is July 1, and the early action deadline is Dec. 1. The application fee at Colorado State University is $50. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due N/A. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 84 percent and an early acceptance rate of 89.8 percent.
Regular Decision
Application deadline
July 1
Priority application deadline
Feb. 1
Notification date
On a rolling basis beginning September 1
Deadline for accepting admission offers
Must reply by May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified thereafter
Students accepted for terms other than the fall
Yes
Designated in-house gap year program for incoming freshmen
-
Early Decision
Early decision plan offered
No
Early decision deadline
-
Early decision decision sent by
-
Early Action
Early action plan offered
Yes
Students restricted from applying to other early action plans
No
Early action deadline
Dec. 1
Early action decision sent by
Feb. 1
Application Fee
Application fee
$50
Application fee refundable
No
Application fee waived for students with financial need
Yes
Application fee for students who apply online
Same fee
Reduced application fee for students who apply online
-
Deferred admissions allowed
Yes
Maximum length of deferment
12 months
Application Formats
Application URL
http://admissions.colostate.edu/apply/
Common Application accepted
Yes
Tuition & Room Deposits
Tuition deposit
$300
Tuition deposit refundable
Refundable by May 1
Room deposit
$350
Room deposit refundable
Partially refundable
Deadline for housing deposit
-
Contact Information
Admissions phone
(970) 491-6909
Admissions email
mailto:admissions@colostate.edu
Admissions address
1062 Campus Delivery Fort Collins, CO 80523-1062
Fall 2018 Selectivity
Selectivity
Selective
Acceptance rate
84%
Acceptance rate (in-state)
86%
Acceptance rate (out-of-state)
81%
Male acceptance rate (in-state)
85%
Male acceptance rate (out-of-state)
78%
Female acceptance rate (in-state)
87%
Female acceptance rate (out-of-state)
84%
Early decision acceptance rate
-
Early action acceptance rate
89.8%
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students)
73%
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
Applicants
24,496
Applicants (in-state)
9,930
Applicants (out-of-state)
13,988
Female applicants
13,816
Female applicants (in-state)
5,413
Female applicants (out-of-state)
8,189
Male applicants
10,662
Male applicants (in-state)
4,514
Male applicants (out-of-state)
5,784
Applicants accepted
20,508
Applicants accepted (in-state)
8,558
Applicants accepted (out-of-state)
11,387
Female applicants accepted
11,792
Female applicants accepted (in-state)
4,736
Female applicants accepted (out-of-state)
6,847
Male applicants accepted
8,709
Male applicants accepted (in-state)
3,820
Male applicants accepted (out-of-state)
4,535
Freshman enrollment
5,423
Freshman enrollment (in-state)
3,406
Freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
1,918
Female freshman enrollment
2,914
Female freshman enrollment (in-state)
1,803
Female freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
1,076
Male freshman enrollment
2,509
Male freshman enrollment (in-state)
1,603
Male freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
842
Early decision applicants
-
Early decision applicants accepted
-
Early decision applicants enrolled
-
Early action applicants
-
Early action applicants accepted
-
Early action applicants enrolled
-
Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action
70.1%
Fall 2018 Waitlist
School has a waitlist
No
Applicants placed on waitlist
-
Students accepting place on waitlist
-
Students accepted from waitlist
-
Fall 2018 High School Rank
Freshman students submitting high school class standing
65%
Class standing breakdown
Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class20%
Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class46%
Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class81%
Freshmen in bottom 25 percent of high school class2%
Fall 2018 High School GPA
Freshman students submitting high school GPA
99%
Average high school GPA
3.6
High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range
3.3-4
Fall 2018 Freshman SAT Scores
Freshman students submitting SAT scores
77%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing average score
572
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile range
540-640
SAT Math average score
562
SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range
530-640
SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range
-
Fall 2018 Freshman ACT Scores
Freshman students submitting ACT scores
46%
Average ACT Composite score
26
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range
23-28
ACT English 25th-75th percentile range
22-29
ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range
21-27
ACT Reading 25th-75th percentile range
-
ACT Reading score breakdown
-
ACT Science 25th-75th percentile range
-
ACT Science score breakdown
-
Deadlines & Requirements
Application deadline
FallFeb. 1
Preapplication form required
No
Separate application form required
No
Conditional admission offered
Yes
Early decision or early action options available
Early action only
TOEFL (paper)
Required
TOEFL (internet-based)
Required
Michigan Test
-
IELTS
Required
SAT
Considered
SAT Subject
-
ACT
Considered
ITEP
-
PTE
Required
Advance deposit required
Yes
TOEFL
TOEFL accepted instead of SAT or ACT
No
Minimum score required (paper test)
-
Minimum score required (internet-based test)
79
Average score (paper test)
-
Average score (internet-based test)
92
IELTS
Minimum score required
6.5
Average score
-
ITEP
Minimum score required
-
Average score
-
PTE
Minimum score required
53
Average score
-
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (International Students)
Acceptance rate
97%
Female acceptance rate
98%
Male acceptance rate
97%
Applicants
578
Female applicants
214
Male applicants
364
Applicants accepted
563
Female applicants accepted
209
Male applicants accepted
354
Freshman enrollment
99
Female freshman enrollment
35
Male freshman enrollment
64
Recruitment
Institution actively recruits international students via
-
Institution conducts off-campus admissions interviews with international students via
-
Admissions website translated into languages other than English
No
International Student Contact
International student contact
-
Admission Requirements
Admission interview
Neither required/recommended
Campus visit
Recommended
Off-campus interviews
Are not available
Open admission policy
-
College uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants
Yes
Required standardized tests
Either SAT or ACT
Admissions exam policy (test-flexible, test-optional, test-blind)
-
SAT with Writing Test
SAT with or without Writing component accepted
ACT with Writing Test
ACT with or without writing test accepted
SAT/ACT scores must be received by
-
SAT Subject Test scores must be received by
-
SAT essay used in admissions
Not using essay component
ACT essay used in admissions
Not using essay component
Applicants' test scores used for academic advising
Yes
High school completion requirements
High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
General college-preparatory program
Require
Special requirements for admission to specific programs
Audition required of music program applicants
Audition required of dance program applicants
Audition required of theatre program applicants
Early admission of high school students
No
Offers conditional admission for applicants with academic deficiencies or economic disadvantages
-
Academic Factors Considered
Rigor of secondary school record
Very Important
Class rank
Important
GPA
Very Important
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Important
Recommendations
Important
Nonacademic Factors Considered
Interview
Not Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent/ability
Considered
Character/personal qualities
Considered
First-generation college student
Considered
Alumni/alumnae relations
Considered
Geographical residence
Considered
State residency
Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment
Not Considered
Race/ethnicity
Not Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Applicant's interest level
Not Considered
Required High School Coursework
English units
4
Foreign Language units
1
History units
1
Math units
4
Science units
3
Science lab units
2
Social studies units
3
Academic electives
2
Total units required
18
Recommended High School Coursework
English units
4
Foreign language units
2
History units
1
Math units
4
Science units
3
Science lab units
2
Social Studies units
3
Academic electives
2
Total units recommended
19
Entrance Exams
AP tests may be used for
Credit and/or placement
AP scores accepted
3, 4, 5
Limit on number of AP exams accepted for credit?
-
IB exams may be used for
Credit and/or placement
IB scores accepted (standard level)
4, 5, 6, 7
IB scores accepted (higher level)
4, 5, 6, 7
College-Level Examination Program test may be used for
Credit and/or placement
DSST may be used for
Credit and/or placement
Transfer Deadlines
Accepting applications
Fall, Spring, Summer
Application due date
-
Admission decision sent
-
Deadline for accepting admission offers
-
Transfer Requirements
Minimum credits to apply
1
Minimum required high school GPA
-
Minimum required college GPA
2
High school transcript
Required of all
College transcript(s)
Required of all
Essay/personal statement
Not required
Admission interview
Not required
Standardized test scores
Required of some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
Not required
Transfer students may earn advanced standing credit
Yes
Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit
C-
Maximum credit/courses that may be transferred
Two-year institution: 64 credits
Minimum credits needed to complete associate degree
-
Minimum credits needed to complete bachelor's degree
30
Open admission policy applies to transfer students
No
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (Transfer Students)
Acceptance rate
64%
Applicants
4,731
Applicants accepted
3,020
Enrolled
1,769
New transfer students who had an associate degree granted by another institution
11.2%
New transfer students who entered with credits granted by a community college
44%
Guaranteed Admission
Has guaranteed admission agreement with at least one other institution
No
Guaranteed admission agreement URL
-
Institutions with guaranteed admission agreement
-
Veterans
Exams accepted for transfer credits
American Council on Education (ACE)
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
Maximum transferable credits (ACE)
-
Maximum transferable credits (CLEP or DSST)
-
Veteran transfer policy URL
https://registrar.colostate.edu/military-veterans-benefits/military-course-experience-transfer-credit/
Veteran transfer policy description
CSU offers a comprehensive review of all previous military coursework and/or experience in an effort to support the exemplary service of our nation’s military and veteran student population.
Please be aware that the credit recommended by ACE does not guarantee the awarding of credit for that course or experience.
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Applications
- Regular Decision
- Early Decision
- Early Action
- Application Fee
- Application Formats
- Tuition & Room Deposits
- Contact Information
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Entering class stats
- Fall 2018 Selectivity
- Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
- Fall 2018 Waitlist
- Fall 2018 High School Rank
- Fall 2018 High School GPA
- Fall 2018 Freshman SAT Scores
- Fall 2018 Freshman ACT Scores
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International students
- Deadlines & Requirements
- TOEFL
- IELTS
- ITEP
- PTE
- Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (International Students)
- Recruitment
- International Student Contact
-
Admission requirements
- Admission Requirements
- Academic Factors Considered
- Nonacademic Factors Considered
- Required High School Coursework
- Recommended High School Coursework
- Entrance Exams
-
Transfer students
- Transfer Deadlines
- Transfer Requirements
- Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (Transfer Students)
- Guaranteed Admission
- Veterans
