Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a very large public R1 doctoral research university located in Fort Collins, Colorado, with an undergraduate enrollment of 25,538. As a Carnegie R1 doctoral research institution, it supports graduate and professional programs across a broad range of academic disciplines alongside its undergraduate curriculum, with faculty engaged in funded research programs. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Colorado postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 89% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 89% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $15,905 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 67%, 22 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $60,543. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $20,000. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1. FIRE rates the campus free speech climate at 58/100 — a mixed record on speech protections.