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Colorado State University-Fort Collins
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Annual Tuition
$12,896
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
89.6%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
66.8%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$60,543
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Fort Collins, CO. With a competitive tuition profile of $12,896, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 66.8% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$51,584
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
1.7 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$30,543
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$253,846
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$559,276
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Colorado State University-Fort Collins is $20,000.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
64
Burglary
23
Theft
9
Assault
7
Robbery
3
Rape
20
Arson
2
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$12,896
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
84.8%
Success
66.8%
In-State Cost
$12,896
Age 25+ Students
10.4%
Carnegie Class
R1: Doctoral — Very High Research
Working at 6yr
5,684 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Fort Collins
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$1,342
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$1,350
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,646
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Fort Collins metropolitan area.