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Colorado State University (CSU)
- 102 Administration Building
- Fort Collins, CO 80523
- OPEID College Code: 00135000
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- General Phone: (970) 491-1101
- President: Larry Edward Penley
- Website: www.colostate.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 27,569
- College Alias: CSU
- College Mascot: Rams
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - CSU Library Profile
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Stem Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $60.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 5,335 | 6,462 | 11,797 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 4,390 (82%) | 5,687 (88%) | 10,077 (85%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,990 (45%) | 2,402 (42%) | 4,392 (44%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,695 | 39% |
| ACT ® Exam | 3,950 | 90% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 490 | 610 |
| SAT ® Math | 510 | 630 |
| SAT ® Writing | 480 | 590 |
| ACT ® Composite | 22 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® Math | 21 | 27 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 60%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 32% | 14% | 12% | 26% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,083 | $4,014 | $3,666 | $3,519 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.9% | 1.8% | 2.1% |
| Number in Default | 85 | 76 | 85 |
| Number in Repayment | 4,344 | 4,201 | 4,029 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,419 | $4,718 | $4,562 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $18,859 | $16,245 | $15,524 |
| Books and Supplies | $990 | $900 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,382 | $6,602 | $6,316 |
| Other Expenses | $2,142 | $2,152 | $2,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,933 | $14,372 | $13,778 |
| Out of State | $29,373 | $25,899 | $24,740 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,409 | $5,618 | $5,462 |
| Out of State | $19,849 | $17,145 | $16,424 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,409 | $5,618 | $5,462 |
| Out of State | $19,849 | $17,145 | $16,424 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Veterinary School | $14,507 | $40,807 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 27,569 Undergraduate: 21,671 Graduate: 5,359 Professional: 539
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 13,318 Female: 14,251
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 10,444 Female: 11,227
- Graduate Gender Male: 2,759 Female: 2,600
- Professional Gender Male: 115 Female: 424
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 21,885 Part-Time: 5,684
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 19,358 Part-Time: 2,313
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,989 Part-Time: 3,370
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 538 Part-Time: 1
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 450 | 2% |
| Black | 637 | 2% |
| Asian | 1,040 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1,836 | 7% |
| White | 22,868 | 83% |
| Unknown | 738 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 182 | 0.7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 7,756 | 28% |
| Ages 20-21 | 7,673 | 28% |
| Ages 22-24 | 5,086 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3,012 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,487 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 873 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 973 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 513 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 14 | 0.05% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 8,473 | 4,960 | 3,513 |
| Faculty Status | 1,565 | 1,136 | 429 |
| Tenured Faculty | 663 | 663 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,471 | - | 1,471 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,565 | 1,136 | 429 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,565 | 1,136 | 429 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 279 | 270 | 9 |
| Other Professionals | 4,553 | 2,006 | 2,547 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 2,076 | 1,548 | 528 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 630 | 507 | 123 |
| Skilled Crafts | 263 | 211 | 52 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 593 | 435 | 158 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,634 (891) | $82,626 (586) | $65,121 (305) |
| Professor | $99,305 (310) | $101,583 (246) | $90,547 (64) |
| Associate Professor | $75,695 (239) | $78,448 (163) | $69,793 (76) |
| Assistant Professor | $63,009 (246) | $65,088 (138) | $60,353 (108) |
| Instructor | $40,672 (96) | $42,564 (39) | $39,378 (57) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $102,798 (245) | $116,170 (146) | $83,078 (99) |
| Professor | $134,425 (99) | $138,437 (81) | $116,370 (18) |
| Associate Professor | $96,338 (56) | $98,805 (33) | $92,799 (23) |
| Assistant Professor | $78,350 (70) | $83,362 (25) | $75,566 (45) |
| Instructor | $49,902 (20) | $57,543 (7) | $45,787 (13) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $78,246 (1,136) | $85,104 (732) | $65,820 (404) |
| Professor | $101,890 (409) | $104,478 (327) | $91,571 (82) |
| Associate Professor | $76,289 (295) | $78,851 (196) | $71,218 (99) |
| Assistant Professor | $63,252 (316) | $65,566 (163) | $60,787 (153) |
| Instructor | $40,699 (116) | $43,252 (46) | $39,022 (70) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $4,878,456 | $2,754,365 | $2,124,091 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 56% | 44% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 355 | 201 | 154 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 355 | 201 | 154 |
| Basketball | 30 | 17 | 13 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 92 | 49 | 43 |
| Football | 126 | 126 | - |
| Golf | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Swimming | 29 | - | 29 |
| Tennis | 11 | - | 11 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Water Polo | 19 | - | 19 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $347,215 | $73,408 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $84,019 | $32,458 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 52 | 26 | 26 |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Water Polo | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 78%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 39%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 62% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 59% |
| Female | 65% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 39% |
| American Indian | 62% |
| Black | 53% |
| Asian | 69% |
| Hispanic | 54% |
| White | 63% |
| Unknown | 62% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 35% |
| 5 Years | 58% |
| 6 Years | 62% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 2 |
| Drug Related | 43 | 57 |
| Liquor Related | 94 | 110 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 22 | 35 |
| Liquor Related | 51 | 61 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 6 |
| Robbery | 2 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 2 |
| Burglary | 14 | 18 |
| Vehicle Theft | 7 | 2 |
| Arson | 3 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
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