Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Acceptance
89%
In-State
$13,373
Grad Rate (4yr)
47%
Retention
86%
Earnings
$60,543
AI Overview
Colorado State University–Fort Collins pairs strong agricultural and environmental programs with an outdoor-minded campus culture in the foothills of the Rockies. Students here tend to be collaborative rather than cutthroat, with sustainability woven into campus life—from the agricultural research stations to LEED-certified buildings. The university's land-grant mission means hands-on learning opportunities abound, whether you're studying agribusiness or one of 150+ other majors. Fort Collins' craft brewery scene and nearby hiking trails don't hurt either.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
SAT data not available
ACT Score Range
In-State Tuition
$13,373
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,783
Room & Board
$16,817
Average Net Price
$21,279
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
21%
Take Federal Loans
32%
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,000
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$60,543Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$20,000Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesComputer and Information Sciences, General
200 graduates
$114,076
4 yrs after graduation
Information Science/Studies
13 graduates
$102,765
4 yrs after graduation
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
46 graduates
$99,172
4 yrs after graduation
Fire Protection
11 graduates
$98,019
4 yrs after graduation
Chemical Engineering
72 graduates
$97,271
4 yrs after graduation
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
165 graduates
$94,921
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering
201 graduates
$94,260
4 yrs after graduation
Civil Engineering
93 graduates
$88,001
4 yrs after graduation
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
44 graduates
$82,005
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
679 graduates
$79,256
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
111+ programsAnd 99 more programs available
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