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Admissions Quick Facts

Important Dates

September 15: Begin rendering admissions decisions

February 1: Priority Application Filing Date.
After this date (but not later than July 1), applications will be considered on a space available basis.

March 1: To be considered for merit-based scholarships, students must apply by the priority filing date and be admitted and meet all eligibility criteria by March 1.

Deadline for completing the online Colorado State University Scholarship Application (CSUSA) to be considered for most academic scholarships.

Priority deadline for submitting the FAFSA, the only application required to be considered for need-based aid.

May 1: Confirmation date and deadline for submitting $300 Enrollment Deposit

Our completed application deadline for Spring 2008 is December 1.

Admission is offered on a rolling basis, and students are notified of the admission decision within 2-4 weeks of submitting a completed application (during peak season, the timeframe may be a bit longer).

Application Fee $50

Fee waivers can be granted with an accompanying College Board fee waiver form or a counselor letter addressing financial hardship.

Tuition & Expenses

Estimated average expenses for 2007-08, based on 15 credits:

Resident Non-resident
Total base tuition and fees $8,088 $18,858
College Opportunity Fund stipend credit (Colorado residents)1 -$2,670 $0
Student share of base tuition and fees $5,418 $18,858
Living allowance2 $7,092 $7,092
Books and supplies $990 $990
Total costs for the year3 $13,500 $26,940

In addition to base tuition, there is a supplemental tuition charge per credit hour for undergraduate students enrolled in high cost/high demand programs and/or upper division courses. For more information about tuition and fee charges, visit www.sfs.colostate.edu.

1 If you are a Colorado resident, be sure to apply for the College Opportunity Fund at www.collegeincolorado.org
2 Based on standard residence hall room with Meal Plan B.
3 Don't forget to budget for supplemental tuition and personal and miscellaneous expenses (transportation, entertainment, clothing etc.)

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