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Colorado State University

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

Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

19% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Colorado State enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$15,140
Total Cost of Attendance$31,642

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $13,259 $53,036
$30-48k $14,460 $57,840
$48-75k $15,905 $63,620
$75-110k $21,927 $87,708
$110k+ $29,763 $119,052

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Colorado State University

19.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
$20,000
Median Debt at Graduation

Is Colorado State University Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$60,543
Median Earnings (10yr)
$20,000
Median Debt
3.0x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Colorado State University — 3.0x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Colorado State University True Cost by Family Income

19% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Colorado State enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $13,259 $53,036
$30-48k $14,460 $57,840
$48-75k $15,905 $63,620
$75-110k $21,927 $87,708
$110k+ $29,763 $119,052

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$15,140
Total Cost of Attendance$31,642

Financial Aid & Student Debt

19.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
Students from low-income families
$20,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Federal loans only
$49,748
Median Earnings (6yr)
6 years after enrollment

Colorado State University Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Colorado State University actually cost per year?
Colorado State University's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $31,642/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $19,063/yr, a 40% discount off sticker price.
Does Colorado State University offer good financial aid?
19% of Colorado State University students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Colorado State University also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Colorado State University requires it.
What income bracket pays the least at Colorado State University?
Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $13,259/yr at Colorado State University after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $29,763/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.
Is Colorado State University worth the cost?
Colorado State University graduates earn a median of $60,543 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $126,568 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. Colorado State University is not affiliated with DeepColleges.