Colorado State University
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Average High School GPA: 3.7
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1040-1280
ACT Range: 23-29
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 26,168
Public or Private: Public
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Moderate
In-State Tuition: $13,373
Out-of-State Tuition: $34,751
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Fort Collins, Colorado
Setting: City
U.S. Region: Midwest
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 29°F (-2°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 68°F (20°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 14 inches (355 mm)
Nearest Airport: Denver International Airport (DEN) — Approximately 65 miles (60-minute drive) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram: @coloradostateuniversity
Swim team instagram: @csuswimdive
Twitter: @ColoradoStateU
Facebook: Colorado State University
LinkedIn: Colorado State University
YouTube: Colorado State University
TikTok: @coloradostateuniversity
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University Athletics
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Sam Jones Sports Complex
2024-25 Men’s Team Roster: N/A
Head Coach: Christopher Woodard
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #19
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #7 in Mountain West Conference
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U.S. News College Rankings
#148 in National Universities (tie)
#78 in Top Public Schools (tie)
#79 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
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Forbes Top Colleges
#330 Top Colleges 2025
#157 In Public Colleges
#212 In Research Universities
#77 In The West
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: B+
Academics: B+
Diversity: B+
Athletics: B+
Professors: A
Dorms: B
Student Life: A
Value: B
Campus: A-
Party Scene: A-
Location: A-
Campus Food: B+
Safety: B
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #235 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #246 of 1,332
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