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Recruiting information

Colorado State University Pueblo is a growing four-year public institution located in Pueblo, Colorado. 

Colorados State University Pueblo campus spans more than 275 acres and crowns the north end of Pueblo, Colorado. Pueblo has a small town vibe under big open skies.  Located in southern Colorado with over 300 days of sunshine per year!  There are limitless outdoor recreational activities including Lake Pueblo, the Arkansas River, and the hundreds of miles of trails and bike paths. Whether your interests include hiking, paddle boarding, kayaking, snowmobiling, skiing, snowshoeing, rock climbing, camping, or fishing --- the adventure is right outside your front door.

Here at Colorado State University Pueblo, we offer ample degree options, from undergraduate programs, graduate studies, and full online offerings. Our 3+2 programs allow students to obtain both an undergraduate and graduate degree in as little as five years.  With small class sizes, nationally recognized faculty, flexibility for distance learning, and career-relevant experiences, our students are set up for success now and in the future.  Opportunities for academic scholarships, grants, and financial aid are readily available for the majority of our incoming students.

Colorado State University Pueblo has established a tradition of excellence in athletics.  The ThunderWolves have won numerous conference championships, seven regional tournament championships and two national championships, which includes the 2014 NCAA Division II Football National Championship! We are a Division II Women's Swim and Dive Team and are passionate about who we are, what we do, and where we are from!  With our extended team of Strength and Conditioning coaches and Athletic Trainers we are poised to become a strong force within our Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.  Our team excels thanks to an Athletic Department that receives enormous backing from the student body, university administration, and the city of Pueblo.

Your future is bright with a degree from Colorado State University Pueblo, and your success in academics and swimming or diving is confirmed with the resources we can offer you. 

Interested in joining our team?  Visit our website and complete our Recruiting Questionnaire.

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Medium 4-year, primarily residential (confers bachelors degrees, FTE enrollment 3,000 to 9,999, 25 to 49 percent of degree-seeking undergraduates live on campus and at least 50 percent attend full time).
  • 4 years
    Education duration
  • City
    School setting
  • Public
    School type
  • Medium
    School size

Cost & Financial aid

Average annual cost

Cost includes tuition, living costs, books and supplies, and fees minus the average grants and scholarships for federal financial aid recipients.

$13,999

By family income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family income Average cost
$0–$30,000 $10,777
$30,001–$48,000 $11,947
$48,001–$75,000 $14,603
$75,001–$110,000 $18,168
$110,001+ $19,266

Students receiving federal loans

At some schools where few students borrow federal loans, the typical undergraduate may leave school with $0 in debt.

Graduation & Retention

Graduation rate

Students who return
after their first year

Out of 3,116 students…

Graduated 42%
Transferred 39%
Withdrew 18%
Still enrolled 1%

Outcomes

Median total debt after graduation

Total debt after graduation depends on field of study for undergraduate borrowers who complete college.

Repayment rate

Not making progress 30%
Making progress 22%
Forbearance 18%
Deferment 13%
Default 7%
Paid in full 5%
Delinquent 3%
Discharge 1%

Typical earnings salary after completing field of study

Data Not Available

Student body

Student admissions

Student population 5,274
Undergraduate enrollment 3,092
Graduate enrollment 2,182

Full-time

24 and under

Race/Ethnicity

White 47%
Hispanic 34%
Black 7%
Two or more races 5%
Non-resident alien 2%

Admissions

Admission rate

ACT

ACT Combined

SAT

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Math

Programs/Majors

Field of study Graduates
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 111
Business/Commerce 81
Sociology 64
Psychology 43
Health and Physical Education/Fitness 40
Social Work 36
Biology 30
Communication and Media Studies 28
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities 28
Information Science/Studies 26
Criminology 18
Engineering 17
Construction Management 17
Accounting and Related Services 16
Civil Engineering 14
Business/Managerial Economics 13
History 13
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services 12
Natural Resources Conservation and Research 11
English Language and Literature 10
Chemistry 10
Music 9
Fine and Studio Arts 8
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences 8
Mechanical Engineering 7
Mathematics 7
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 7
Political Science and Government 6
Industrial Engineering 4
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 3
Physics 2
Social Sciences 2
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods 1
Field of study Median earnings
Engineering $61,303
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing $60,967
Civil Engineering $57,318
Business/Managerial Economics $44,091
Information Science/Studies $43,957
Business/Commerce $37,568
Accounting and Related Services $36,674
Sociology $35,274
Social Work $35,213
Health and Physical Education/Fitness $33,993
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities $33,518
Biology $31,854
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions $29,685
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services $28,960
Communication and Media Studies $28,055
English Language and Literature $27,590
Music $27,476
Psychology $26,625
History $25,967
Fine and Studio Arts $23,693
Field of study Median debt
History $21,000
Psychology $22,000
Communication and Media Studies $22,824
Sociology $23,000
Business/Managerial Economics $23,786
Information Science/Studies $23,800
Construction Management $24,750
Business/Commerce $25,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities $25,750
Biology $25,829
English Language and Literature $26,000
Health and Physical Education/Fitness $26,117
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing $27,562
Civil Engineering $28,000
Social Work $28,785
Engineering $31,000