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Colorado State University Pueblo

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Pueblo, CO

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Colorado State University Pueblo is a public mid-sized school in Pueblo, CO, enrolling about 3,042 undergraduates. Colorado State University Pueblo is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 95%. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services graduates, especially in Construction Management, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $91,816/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate95%
SAT rangeNot reported
ACT range19–26
Undergrads3,042
Yield (admits who enroll)41%
Next deadlineAug 1, 2027 (RD)

Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry

  • Regular Decision: Aug 1, 2027

Confirm on Colorado State University Pueblo's own admissions site before you apply.

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$23,9372024-25
In-state tuition & fees$9,7202024-25
Out-of-state tuition & fees$17,9442024-25
4-year grad rate39%
Median earnings, 10yr out$55,563

Out-of-state students pay $8,224 more per year in tuition and fees (1.8x the in-state rate).

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.

Paying less as an out-of-state student

Colorado State University Pueblo takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.

Western Undergraduate Exchange

Students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Pacific territories pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. Each school sets its own requirements, often a GPA minimum, and some majors are left out.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans23%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out53%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$58,607/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Construction Management$91,816/yr
Business/Managerial Economics$65,720/yr
Business/Commerce, General$60,401/yr
Accounting and Related Services$59,567/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$51,721/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Information Science/Studies$63,994/yr
Engineering
Engineering, Other$90,627/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians$76,532/yr
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$53,940/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$44,045/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services$47,362/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$80,676/yr
History
History$50,874/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$43,508/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$52,746/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$45,974/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$58,449/yr
Social Sciences
Sociology$48,962/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$35,436/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity699
Typical room charge$6,300
Typical board charge$4,920

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Colorado State University Pueblo's acceptance rate?

Colorado State University Pueblo in Pueblo, CO admits approximately 95% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What ACT score do I need for Colorado State University Pueblo?

Admitted students at Colorado State University Pueblo typically score between 19–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Colorado State University Pueblo cost?

Colorado State University Pueblo's total cost of attendance is reported at $23,937 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Colorado State University Pueblo offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?

Yes -- Colorado State University Pueblo takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.

What is out-of-state tuition at Colorado State University Pueblo?

For 2024-25, Colorado State University Pueblo's published tuition and required fees were $17,944 for out-of-state students and $9,720 for in-state students -- $8,224 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.

When is the application deadline for Colorado State University Pueblo?

Colorado State University Pueblo's deadlines are Regular Decision Aug 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Colorado State University Pueblo require students to live on campus?

No -- Colorado State University Pueblo doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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