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.
Here's an overiew of some of Colorado State's admissions stats.
Colorado State 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
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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 |
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 |
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.
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Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.
Colorado State has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
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.
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 |
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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.
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) |
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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 | √ |
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%.
At Colorado State University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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
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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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into Colorado State? Colorado State is a somewhat selective institution. The Colorado State acceptance rate is 90%. This means that the institution accepts 89 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Colorado State is Jul 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Colorado State is Jul 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
ACT Range
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
29 and Above
23 to 29
23 and Less
The median ACT score of an admitted student to Colorado State is 26. Students with an ACT score of 29 and above have a good chance of getting into Colorado State. Students with an ACT score that falls between 23 and 29 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 23 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
Composite SAT Range
Math SAT Range
Reading SAT Range
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1280 and Above
1090 to 1280
1090 and Less
The median SAT score for Colorado State students is 1187. Applicants with SAT scores of 1280 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Colorado State, while applicants with SAT scores between 1090 to 1280 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1090 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Colorado State.
Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
At Colorado State, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.68. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.
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