Colorado State University at Pueblo

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Pueblo, CO

$6,349

Avg in-state tuition

$12,907

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Colorado State University at Pueblo

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

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 4,113, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 94%. The university offers 34 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 37%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,349, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $12,907.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

94% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

68% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

37% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*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 Percentile 18-23

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 910-1110

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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Students enrolled

89%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

43%

Hispanic

27%

Unknown

16%

Black

Two or more races

Non-U.S. Citizen

Asian

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

American Indian/Alaska Native

Female student population

62%

Socio-economic diversity

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

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,800
On-campus room and board	$10,930
On-campus other expenses	$5,356
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$11,440
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$5,356
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$5,206

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$24,435	$30,993
Off-campus without family	$24,945	$31,503
Off-campus with family	$13,355	$19,913

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business/Commerce, General
	Accounting
	Business/Managerial Economics
	Construction Management
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Mass Communication/Media Studies
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Information Science/Studies
5	Education
	Education, General
6	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
	Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
7	Engineering
	Industrial Engineering
	Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
	Engineering, Other
8	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
9	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
10	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Athletic Training/Trainer
11	History
	History, General
12	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
13	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
14	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Natural Resources/Conservation, General
15	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
16	Physical Sciences
	Physics, General
	Chemistry, General
17	Psychology
	Psychology, General
18	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
19	Social Sciences
	Sociology
	Political Science and Government, General
	Social Sciences, General
20	Visual And Performing Arts
	Fine/Studio Arts, General
	Music, General

Colorado State University at Pueblo

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Colorado State University at Pueblo

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Total Online Enrollment

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Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

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Tuition and Required Fees

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Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II with football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.