CSU-Pueblo Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 94.90%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,720
- Out-of-State Tuition: $17,944
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at CSU-Pueblo:
- Total Enrollment: 6,851, including 2,178 online students
- 5,086 Undergraduate, 1,765 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 40.1% men, 59.9% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 40%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 34%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 64%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 64 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 3 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 14 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
CSU-Pueblo Overview
Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU-Pueblo) is a four-year, public school located in Pueblo, CO. Colorado State University Pueblo was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (medium programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The CSU-Pueblo's tuition & fees is $9,720 for Colorado residents and $17,944 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 52% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,814.
The school has a total enrollment of 6,851 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
CSU-Pueblo's acceptance rate is 94.90% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 22.44%.
CSU-Pueblo ranked 12nd in Colorado Colleges rankings. Colorado State University Pueblo is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Colorado State University Pueblo is $9,720 for in-state students and $17,944 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,064 for in-state students and $16,684 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,050 for Colorado residents and $18,675 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,479 for Colorado residents and $17,364 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,720 | $17,944 |
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| Graduate | $10,064 | $16,684 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,050 | $18,675 |
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| Graduate | $10,479 | $17,364 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Colorado State University Pueblo offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at CSU-Pueblo
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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