Colorado State University

If you are considering submitting an application to Colorado State, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is July 1 and the fee for the application costs $50.

Students who apply to Colorado State for fall should anticipate a decision by September 1.

Colorado State Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Colorado State's admissions stats.

Colorado State 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	18.2%
Mean SAT Score	1187
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	38%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	17%
Waitlist	No

Colorado State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Colorado State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	Yes	December 1	January 1
Regular Decision	Yes	July 1	September 1

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Considering Applying Early to Colorado State?

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Colorado State does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1. Colorado State will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 1.

Colorado State accepts roughly 92% of early action applicants and 90% all applicants for all deadlines. In 2021, Colorado State admitted 21,41 of the 23,317 who applied early action.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Colorado State University Admissions

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Transferring to Colorado State University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Colorado State

Colorado State has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Colorado State Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Colorado State

Wondering what factors are considered by Colorado State during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Colorado State for more information on admission factors.

Colorado State Application Requirements

To apply to Colorado State, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Colorado State's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Colorado State?

Students admitted to Colorado State have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7.

Out of all students that were admitted, 56.2% submitted a class rank. At Colorado State 18.2% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 43% were in the top 25% and 78.1% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Colorado State University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	27.79%
3.75 and 3.99	18.73%
3.50 and 3.74	17.59%
3.25 and 3.49	15.72%
3.00 and 3.24	11.42%
2.50 and 2.9	8.61%
2.00 and 2.49	0.14%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Colorado State directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Colorado State considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Colorado State is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 38% of Colorado State's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 17% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Colorado State?

To be competitive with other Colorado State applicants, you should strive to score between 1090 and 1280 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Colorado State 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1280 and 25% of scored lower than 1090, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Colorado State student is 1187.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Colorado State students scored 640 or higher and 75% of students scored 550 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Colorado State students scored 650 or higher, and 75% scored a 550 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Colorado State?

To be most competitive at Colorado State, you should strive to earn between 23 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Colorado State's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

A 23 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Colorado State students. Only one out of every four students scored below 23.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Colorado State University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Colorado State.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Colorado State during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Colorado State Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Colorado State?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Colorado State.

Does Colorado State accept transfer credits?

✅ Colorado State accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Colorado State accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Colorado State accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Colorado State accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Colorado State?

❌ No, Colorado State is test optional, so you can make the call whether or not to send your ACT or SAT scores. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Colorado State's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Colorado State is 90%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Colorado State?

❌ Colorado State does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Colorado State?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Colorado State was 92% in 2021.

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