Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, COPublicRank 1507 of 1,732Traditional rank 988 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,333 |
| $30–48k | $11,654 |
| $48–75k | $14,611 |
| $75–110k | $23,048 |
| $110k+ | $28,684 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $12,874 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $12,896 |
| Change | $22 (+0.2%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $33,751 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $15,606 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +7.6% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 67% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 85% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 19% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 36% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,078 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | −$1,262 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $10,736 | $773 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $10,838 | −$1,136 |
| Colorado School of Mines | $11,204 | $587 |
| Adams State University | $9,393 | −$1,593 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $9,341 | $1,288 |
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