Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO · Official website ↗
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.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | not yet determined — public universities publish in-state costs; international students pay more. |
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| Money from the college | Need-based aid: not yet determined. Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 1 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. |
| Chances of admission | less selective: about 1 in 1 applicants is admitted. English minimum: IELTS 6, TOEFL (1–6) 4, TOEFL 72, Duolingo 110. |
| Application deadlines | not yet determined |
| Where and how students live | Fort Collins, CO · Midsize city · summer highs about 31°C, winter lows about -10°C · 87 km from DEN airport |
| Housing | not yet determined |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Aid & admission for international applicants | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Meets full financial need | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| 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 |
| Forms for international aid applicants | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Must request aid when applying? | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| 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 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Scholarships for first-year students
International Student Scholarships
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: $2,000–$12,000 / year
- Renewal: Renewable — up to 4 years
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
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 2026-11-10Deadlines (fall 2027 entry)
| Application deadlines | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Proof of funds for the I-20 | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Earnings by field of study
| Field | After 1 year | After 4 years |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $85,231 | $114,076 |
| Information Science/Studies | $79,292 | $102,765 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $86,283 | $99,172 |
| Fire Protection | — | $98,019 |
| Chemical Engineering | $68,149 | $97,271 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | $82,475 | $94,921 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $79,424 | $94,260 |
| Civil Engineering | $73,422 | $88,001 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $68,391 | $82,005 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,839 | $79,256 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $59,033 | $71,631 |
| Chemistry | $42,569 | $71,615 |
Median yearly earnings of graduates of this college's bachelor's programme in each field, 1 and 4 years after finishing. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (retrieved 2026-11-11). Only graduates who received U.S. federal student aid are counted, so international students are not included.
Location
| City / state | Fort Collins, CO |
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| 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).
Climate
| Warmest month (Jul) | average high 31°C (87°F) |
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| Coldest month (Dec) | average low -10°C (13°F) |
| Precipitation per year | 340 mm |
Month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °C | 5° | 7° | 12° | 15° | 20° | 27° | 31° | 30° | 25° | 17° | 10° | 5° |
| Low °C | -10° | -10° | -5° | -1° | 4° | 9° | 12° | 11° | 7° | 0° | -6° | -10° |
| Rain mm | 6 | 10 | 21 | 41 | 63 | 49 | 41 | 34 | 28 | 25 | 14 | 8 |
Averages for 1991–2020 at the Nunn 7 Nne, Co Us weather station, about 38 km from campus. Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals.
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.