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Fort Collins, CO · Greeley, CO
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | University of Northern Colorado | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $21,279/yr | $17,760/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $13,259/yr | $12,695/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,000 | $20,470 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $14,460/yr | $13,290/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $15,905/yr | $16,038/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $21,927/yr | $18,441/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $29,763/yr | $24,306/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $212/mo | $217/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,817/yr | $16,154/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $16,785/yr | $16,254/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,294/yr | $3,710/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $31,642/yr | $29,254/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $13,373/yr | $12,416/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $34,783/yr | $27,266/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 21% | 26% |
| Students taking federal loans | 32% | 37% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 89% | 86% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 950–1190 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1082 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 21–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 20–26 · Math 17–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 36,612 | 10,274 |
| Students accepted | 32,801 | 8,880 |
| Students who enrolled | 5,293 | 1,229 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 16% | 14% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 23% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 4% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 67% | 51% |
| Freshmen who come back | 86% | 76% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $60,543/yr | $52,231/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $40,471–$88,212 | $35,297–$71,676 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 68% | 58% |
| White students graduating | 69% | 54% |
| Black students graduating | 51% | 45% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 58% | 48% |
| Asian students graduating | 75% | 48% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $49,748/yr | $43,756/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 78% | 76% |
| Graduate on time | 47% | 38% |
| Pell students who graduate | 55% | 43% |
| First-gen students who finish | 61% | 53% |
| Low-income students who finish | 61% | 55% |
| Students who transfer out | 16% | 32% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $56,079/yr | $48,079/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 14% · Engineering 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 13% · Education 13% · Health Professions 13% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 14% of degrees | Education — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Engineering — 9% of degrees | Health Professions — 13% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 7% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $99,929/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $109,066/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 32% | 8.5% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 25,538 | 5,598 |
| Students per professor | 17 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 7,875 | 2,389 |
| Average professor pay | $11,801/mo | $8,988/mo |
| Full-time professors | 74% | 57% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $63,464 | $51,738 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Fort Collins, CO | Greeley, CO |
| Region | Rocky Mountains | Rocky Mountains |
| Founded | 1870 | 1889 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Men | 45% | 33% |
| Women | 55% | 67% |
| White students | 70% | 59% |
| Black students | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 16% | 27% |
| Asian students | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5.2% |
| Other / not reported | 1.4% | 1% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 24% | 35% |
| Part-time students | 10% | 8.2% |
| Students age 25+ | 10% | 11% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $16,781/yr | $10,378/yr |
| Endowment | $643.3M | $119.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 8,361 | 3,542 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,830/yr | $7,285/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $8,310/yr | $7,190/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | Land-grant institution | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 12 | 13 |
| Student athletes | 375 | 445 |
| Athletic scholarships | $10.9M | $7.1M |
| Athletics budget | $55.8M | $23.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $55.8M | $23.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $1.3M | $253,341 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.