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$13,373
per year
In-State Tuition
91%
Acceptance Rate
67%
Graduation Rate
86%
Retention Rate
Colorado State University is known for veterinary medicine (top-ranked), engineering, natural sciences, business, and agricultural sciences. Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in Fort Collins.
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5 exams
15 credits
$6,687 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$10,698 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$18,722 saved
26 of 26 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $55,275potential savings
Engineering
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Science & Research
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Real Estate & Construction
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
8
Sports
3
Men's teams
7
Women's teams
Team Sports(5)
Football
Basketball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Aquatic Sports(1)
Swimming and Diving
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$13,259
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$60,543
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,000
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at Colorado State University
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $446 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $6,687
8 exams
24 credits
Save $10,698
14 exams
42 credits
Save $18,722
Verified Aug 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$6,687 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$10,698 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$18,722 saved
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 5 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 2 World Languages | 11 | 59 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Fort Collins, Colorado
Larimer County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
51 career paths
GI Bill Certified
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