Colorado State University Pueblo: Review & Facts

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Colorado State University Pueblo is a medium four-year, public school with 6,620 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1933 and is one of the 2 colleges located in Pueblo, Colorado.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Colorado State University Pueblo.

Majors
Offered
39
Colorado State University Pueblo implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 39 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Business, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, and Social Work. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Colorado State University Pueblo is relatively low at 62% (below Colorado average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
62%
Bad
The graduation rate at Colorado State University Pueblo is low: 39%. Nearly 16% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Colorado State University Pueblo is pretty decent -- 15:1. Read more about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is slightly high - $13,800 annually. The additional fees at Colorado State University Pueblo (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $2,600; which comes to a total of $16,400 annually.

Read the details about Colorado State University Pueblo additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
99%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 1,572 applications were submitted and 1,553 were accepted, so it is very easy to be accepted at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Colorado State University Pueblo in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,300
Medium
Colorado State University Pueblo offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Colorado State University Pueblo, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
Colorado State University Pueblo offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 700 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- about $6,300 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Colorado State University Pueblo. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Colorado State University Pueblo appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Colorado State University Pueblo Location and Address

Postal Address:
Colorado State University Pueblo
2200 Bonforte Blvd
Pueblo, Colorado
81001-4901, USA
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