Colorado State University Pueblo is a public 4-year college in Pueblo, Colorado with 3,042 undergraduates. It admits 95% of applicants, costs an average of $8,851 a year after grants and graduates 42% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Colorado State University Pueblo acceptance rate and admissions
Colorado State University Pueblo admitted 95% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024. The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Colorado State University Pueblo application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: $25 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Colorado State University Pueblo’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Colorado State University Pueblo tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $10,099 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $18,610 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $12,700 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $23,079 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $8,851 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $8,851 a year after grants and scholarships, $14,228 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Colorado State University Pueblo's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Colorado State University Pueblo graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 42% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $58,700 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $20,307 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 35% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Colorado State University Pueblo majors and what graduates earn
Colorado State University Pueblo awarded bachelor's degrees in 35 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from construction management ($91,816).
All 35 majors at Colorado State University Pueblo
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Colorado State University Pueblo
11 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 11 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Master's | 53 | $62,480 | $20,500 |
| Business | Master's | 43 | $62,179 | n/a |
| Social work | Master's | 32 | $57,585 | $21,111 |
| Nursing | Master's | 21 | $117,241 | $50,810 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Professional doctorate | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Industrial engineering | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Biochemistry and molecular biology | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| English | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 3,042 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 53% women, 47% men
- 16 students for every faculty member
- Setting: midsize city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Colorado State University Pueblo?
Colorado State University Pueblo admitted 95% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Colorado State University Pueblo cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $10,099 for in-state students and $18,610 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $8,851 a year in 2024-25.
Is Colorado State University Pueblo test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Colorado State University Pueblo reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Colorado State University Pueblo?
42% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Colorado State University Pueblo graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $58,700 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.