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Colorado Springs, CO · Fort Collins, CO
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Colorado State University-Fort Collins | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $15,788/yr | $21,279/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,065/yr | $13,259/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $11,642/yr | $14,460/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $12,104/yr | $15,905/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $18,388/yr | $21,927/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $22,142/yr | $29,763/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $212/mo | $212/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,918/yr | $16,817/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,590/yr | $16,785/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,800/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,488/yr | $3,294/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $24,595/yr | $31,642/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,149/yr | $13,373/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $24,336/yr | $34,783/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 27% | 21% |
| Students taking federal loans | 34% | 32% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 97% | 89% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1010–1220 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1133 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 20–26 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 18–27 · Math 18–25 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 13,103 | 36,612 |
| Students accepted | 12,653 | 32,801 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,747 | 5,293 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 14% | 16% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 34% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 7% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Not considered | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 47% | 67% |
| Freshmen who come back | 68% | 86% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $54,659/yr | $60,543/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $34,957–$81,777 | $40,471–$88,212 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 46% | 68% |
| White students graduating | 50% | 69% |
| Black students graduating | 29% | 51% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 44% | 58% |
| Asian students graduating | 57% | 75% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $45,766/yr | $49,748/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 73% | 78% |
| Graduate on time | 28% | 47% |
| Pell students who graduate | 39% | 55% |
| First-gen students who finish | 46% | 61% |
| Low-income students who finish | 45% | 61% |
| Students who transfer out | 30% | 16% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $52,312/yr | $56,079/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 11% · Health Professions 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 14% · Engineering 9% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 11% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 10% of degrees | Engineering — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Engineering, General — $114,220/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $99,929/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 24% | 32% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 8,697 | 25,538 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 17 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,052 | 7,875 |
| Average professor pay | $9,318/mo | $11,801/mo |
| Full-time professors | 62% | 74% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $42,591 | $63,464 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Fort Collins, CO |
| Region | Rocky Mountains | Rocky Mountains |
| Founded | 1965 | 1870 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Men | 47% | 45% |
| Women | 53% | 55% |
| White students | 59% | 70% |
| Black students | 5% | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 21% | 16% |
| Asian students | 4% | 2.9% |
| Two or more races | 7.7% | 5% |
| Other / not reported | 2.4% | 1.4% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 31% | 24% |
| Part-time students | 18% | 10% |
| Students age 25+ | 22% | 10% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,886/yr | $16,781/yr |
| Endowment | No data reported | $643.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,719 | 8,361 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $6,830/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $8,310/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | Land-grant institution |
| 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 | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | 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 | Yes |
| 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 II without football | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 10 | 12 |
| Student athletes | 350 | 375 |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.5M | $10.9M |
| Athletics budget | $7.7M | $55.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $7.8M | $55.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $24,493 | $1.3M |
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 and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.