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Freshman Admission Standards

Below, you will find a quick overview of Colorado State University's admission standards. For details, refer to the Freshman Admission Standards in our Future Freshmen site.

Each application is given a careful, individual, holistic review. Priority Consideration is given to applicants who have earned a minimum 3.25 GPA and have successfully completed 18 recommended high school units. Applicants with a GPA below 3.25 and/or fewer than the 18 recommended high school units are encouraged to apply since many factors are recognized in the holistic review process, including:

Overall Academic Performance

  • Successful Completion of 18 Recommended High School Units (grades of C- or better preferred)
  • Cumulative GPA/Class Rank
  • Academic Rigor
  • Trends in Grades
  • ACT or SAT results
  • Preparation for Preferred Major

Community Service and Leadership

Ability to Contribute to a Diverse Campus Community

Unique and/or Compelling Circumstances

Specialized Populations

All applicants are evaluated according to the same University admission requirements. We recognize, however, that not every student’s personal or educational background is the same. Here you can find more information for:

Students with Disabilities

Early Graduates

GED Applicants

Homeschool Applicants

Applicants from Non-Graded Schools

US Citizens/Permanent Residents with International Course Work

 

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