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CAMPUS · FORT COLLINS, CO · PUBLIC

Colorado State University

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
89.6%
ACCEPT
01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Transfer Admission Overview

Transferring to Colorado State University is an option for students who started at another institution.

89.6%
Freshman Accept Rate

How to Transfer to Colorado State University: Step by Step

1
Research Requirements
Check Colorado State University's transfer admission page for minimum credit hours, prerequisite courses, and GPA requirements.
2
Maintain a Strong GPA
Transfer admission is heavily GPA-based. Aim for a 3.5+ GPA at your current institution.
3
Complete Prerequisites
Take the general education and major prerequisites that Colorado State University expects.
4
Write a Compelling Essay
Explain why you want to transfer and why Colorado State University specifically.
5
Get Strong Recommendations
Ask professors who know your work well.
6
Apply on Time
Transfer deadlines are often earlier than freshman deadlines.

Colorado State University Transfer FAQs

What is Colorado State University's transfer acceptance rate?
Colorado State University does not publicly report a separate transfer acceptance rate. The freshman rate is 89.6%, and transfer admissions typically track the school's overall selectivity.
What GPA do I need to transfer to Colorado State University?
With a 89.6% freshman acceptance rate, Colorado State University typically expects transfer applicants to have a college GPA of 3.0+ with passing grades in core requirements. Stronger GPAs offset weaker high school records for transfer admits.
When are Colorado State University transfer application deadlines?
Most US colleges including Colorado State University accept fall transfers (March-April deadlines) and many also accept spring transfers (October-November deadlines). Check Colorado State University's admissions page for the exact dates each cycle.
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