Colorado State was recognized as one of the nation’s “best value” public universities by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine in 2009, underscoring our commitment to making a quality education as affordable as possible.
Sixty-three percent of our students receive some form of financial assistance, resulting in awards totaling more than $182 million annually. For details about need-based aid and merit-based scholarships, visit sfs.colostate.edu
Based on the track record of our graduates, we’re convinced that a Colorado State education is a smart investment. Our alumni have emerged as leaders in a wide array of fields – and the same thing can happen to you.
Based on 15 credits per semester
|
Resident |
Non-Resident |
| Base tuition & fees |
$ 8,358 |
$22,278 |
| College Opportunity Fund stipend credit (Colorado residents)2 |
-$ 2,040 |
0 |
| Student’s share of base tuition & fees3 |
$ 6,318 |
$22,278 |
| Charge for technology (average) |
$185 |
$185 |
| Living allowance4 |
$8,064 |
$8,064 |
| Books and supplies |
$1,126 |
$1,126 |
| Total direct costs for the year5 |
$15,693 |
$31,653 |
1 A significant percentage of non-residents with competitive academic records are offered scholarships to help offset the cost of tuition.
2 If you are a Colorado resident, be sure to apply for the College Opportunity Fund at www.collegeincolorado.org.
3 There may be additional costs for undergraduate students enrolled in high-cost/high-demand programs and/or upper-division courses. For more information about tuition and fee charges, visit registrar.colostate.edu.
4 Based on a standard residence hall room with Meal Plan B. Other residence hall plans are available at varying costs. For details, visit www.housing.colostate.edu.
5 This figure does not include personal expenses for additional food, transportation, entertainment, clothing, health care, etc., which vary from student to student.
For more information about annual costs, including estimates of personal expenses, visit sfs.colostate.edu.
The only form required to be considered for need-based aid (i.e., grants,work-study and subsidized loans) is the Free Application for Federal StudentAid (FAFSA). All families are encouraged to complete and submit the FAFSA assoon after January 1 as possible. Even some types of merit-based aid(scholarships) require the FAFSA. Our FAFSA Federal School Code is 001350.
March 1 is the priority deadline for submitting the FAFSA. Detailedinstructions and links to key financial aid sites are available on the StudentFinancial Services website.
To be considered for merit-based scholarships, freshman applicants must apply for admission by February 1 and must be admitted and meet all eligibility criteria by March 1. Consideration for most University-, College-, and Department-level scholarships requires completion of the Colorado State University Scholarship Application (CSUSA) available only online starting December 1 and due March 1.
Review the Scholarship section of the Student Financial Services for details about Colorado State University scholarships and for links to other free or low-cost scholarship searches and tips for avoiding scholarship scams.
Until a student is 23 or legally emancipated, tuition classification is based on the parent/legal guardian’s state of residence. Obtaining Colorado residency requires at least 12 months continuous presence in the state prior to the first day of classes as well as the establishment of ties demonstrating the intent to make Colorado your long-term permanent home (e.g., driver’s license, vehicle registration, payment of Colorado state income tax, and more).
The COF tuition stipend provides state tax dollars on behalf of Colorado resident undergraduate students to offset the cost of tuition.
First-time freshman undergraduate students from participating states may be eligible to receive a reduced tuition rate through the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program.
Student Financial Services is responsible for a wide range of services,including Financial Aid and Scholarships