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 Freshman 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
strongly 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
Please note that the Freshman site includes instructions for specialized populations,
including students with disabilities, early graduates, homeschool applicants, GED
applicants, students from non-graded educational settings, and applicants with international
credentials.
