Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO · Official website ↗
89%
Admission rate
25,538
Undergraduates
$36,113
Tuition (U.S. out-of-state)
$34,684
Cost of attendance / yr
$66,947
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
Public university: the tuition shown is the rate for U.S. students from other states. International students usually pay this rate or more, and need extra funds for health insurance and visa costs — check the college's international cost page.
Reference only. Automatically checked against the college's official pages on 2026-11-10; maintained by Jordan Lee, editor. Colleges can change policies at any time — confirm on the official page before you apply. Spotted an error? Tell us.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarshipsSources (1)“Colorado State University is excited to offer automatic consideration scholarships to incoming undergraduate international students.”international.colostate.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10 |
|---|---|
| SAT / ACT policy | Test-optional (SAT/ACT may be submitted) |
| English proficiency | English test required unless an exemption applies
Sources (5)“we require all students whose first language is not English to demonstrate a high level of English proficiency regardless of their citizenship. Applicants from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom whose first language is English are exempt from this requirement.”international.colostate.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“TOEFL IBT* (After January 2026) 4.0”international.colostate.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“TOEFL IBT* (Before January 2026) 72”international.colostate.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“IELTS Academic 6.0”international.colostate.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“Duolingo 110”international.colostate.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10 |
Scholarships for first-year students
International Student Scholarships
$2,000–$12,000 / year
Sources (3)
“Scholarships for first-year students range from $2,000 to $12,000 per year.”international.colostate.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“No additional application necessary.”international.colostate.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“Scholarships are renewable for up to four years (a total of eight semesters, or until the degree is complete, whichever comes first.).”international.colostate.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10Location
| City / state | Fort Collins, CO |
|---|---|
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Nearest major airport | Denver International Airport (DEN), about 87 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Setting from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).
Cost, admission rate, test-score ranges and earnings come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (retrieved 2026-11-11). SAT range adds the 25th/75th-percentile section scores, so it is approximate. Scorecard earnings are for federal-aid recipients.