| Colorado State University-Fort Collins vs. Colorado Mesa |
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|---|---|---|
#179 in National Universities #7 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #13 in Federal Region VIII Universities #12 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,373 Colorado Residents $35,061 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,927 Colorado Residents $25,124 Out-of-State |
| expensive$14,125 Colorado Residents $30,813 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,900 Colorado Residents $16,359 Out-of-State |
| More$11,375 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,195 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,050 SAT 21 ACT |
| Easier88.54% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter82.03% |
| Lower16.11% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.07% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger34,096 | Total Enrollment | Smaller9,785 |
| Larger26,221 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,473 |
| Larger7,875 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller312 |
| Larger4,704 | Online Student Population | Smaller736 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher67% | Graduate Rate | Lower41% |
| Higher16% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower9% |
| Higher86% | Retention Rate | Lower79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,726) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,661) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,890) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,372) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 2,275 | Number of faculty | 597 |
| Higher$106,952 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$69,715 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.