If you are applying to Colorado State University Pueblo, the regular decision application deadline is August 1 and the application fee costs $25.
Students who apply to Colorado State University Pueblo for the fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than September 15.
Here is an overiew of some of Colorado State University Pueblo's admissions stats.
Colorado State University Pueblo 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
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Mean Unweighted GPA | 3.3 |
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class | 13% |
Admissions Test Policy | Test Optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 86% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 23% |
Waitlist | No |
These are the application deadlines for Colorado State University-Pueblo.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
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Early Decision I | No | –– | –– |
Early Decision II | –– | –– | –– |
Early Action | No | –– | –– |
Colorado State University Pueblo does not offer early decision or early action.
➡️ See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
Colorado State University Pueblo is a not difficult school to get into. Colorado State University Pueblo evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.
In 2021, Colorado State University Pueblo accepted 99% of students, around 1,979 from the 1,996 applicants.
Schools that are not difficult to get into, like Colorado State University Pueblo, accept up to 95% of applicants. Most admitted students scored at most a 1010 on the SAT and a 19 on the ACT. Admissions to nursing is program moderately difficult.
Transfer student admissions is not difficult.
Colorado State University Pueblo has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.
Curious about the factors that are considered by Colorado State University Pueblo 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 |
Class Rank | Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Important |
Application Essay | Considered |
Interview | Considered |
Recommendation(s) | Considered |
Standardized Test Scores | Considered |
Make sure to check with Colorado State University Pueblo for more information on admission factors.
To apply to Colorado State University Pueblo, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Colorado State University Pueblo's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Written Essay or Personal Statement | √ | |||
Interview | √ | |||
Transcript(S) of College Record | ||||
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale) | 2.0 |
Students admitted to Colorado State University Pueblo have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.
Out of all students that were admitted, 80% submitted a class rank. At Colorado State University Pueblo 13% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 37% were in the top 25% and 70% were in the top 50%.
At Colorado State University-Pueblo, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
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4.0 GPA | 21% |
3.75 and 3.99 | 11% |
3.50 and 3.74 | 14% |
3.25 and 3.49 | 14% |
3.00 and 3.24 | 12% |
2.50 and 2.9 | 17% |
2.00 and 2.49 | 10% |
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 University Pueblo 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 University Pueblo considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.
Colorado State University Pueblo is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 86% of Colorado State University Pueblo's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 23% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
To be competitive with other Colorado State University Pueblo applicants, you should strive to score between 920 and 1100 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Colorado State University Pueblo 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1100 and 25% of scored lower than 920, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Colorado State University Pueblo students scored 550 or higher and 75% of students scored 460 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Colorado State University Pueblo students scored 560 or higher, and 75% scored a 460 or higher.
To be most competitive at Colorado State University Pueblo, you should strive to earn between 18 and 23 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 23 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Colorado State University Pueblo's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 23, and three out of four students scored lower than 23 on the ACT.
A 18 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Colorado State University Pueblo students. Only one out of every four students scored below 18.
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For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Colorado State University Pueblo. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.
Transfer students can enroll in Colorado State University Pueblo during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Spring Term
• Summer Term
Can I defer my acceptance to Colorado State University Pueblo?
✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Colorado State University Pueblo.
Does Colorado State University Pueblo accept transfer credits?
✅ Colorado State University Pueblo accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Colorado State University Pueblo accepts:
• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES
Does Colorado State University Pueblo accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
✅ Colorado State University Pueblo accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to Colorado State University Pueblo?
❌ No, Colorado State University Pueblo is test optional, so you can make the call whether to send your standardized test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.
What is Colorado State University Pueblo's acceptance rate?
✅ Colorado State University Pueblo's acceptance rate is 99%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Colorado State University Pueblo?
❌ Colorado State University Pueblo does not offer early decision.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into Colorado State University Pueblo? Colorado State University Pueblo is a less selective institution. The Colorado State University Pueblo acceptance rate is 99%. This means that the institution accepts 99 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Colorado State University Pueblo is Aug 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Colorado State University Pueblo is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
ACT Range
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
23 and Above
18 to 23
18 and Less
The median ACT score of an admitted student to Colorado State University Pueblo is 21. Students with an ACT score of 23 and above have a good chance of getting into Colorado State University Pueblo. Students with an ACT score that falls between 18 and 23 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 18 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
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Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
At Colorado State University Pueblo, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.3. 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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