Cost and Financial Aid | Admissions | Colorado State University

Colorado State University is an investment in a remarkable future. And we are invested in making yours happen.

Our university was founded on the principle that opportunities should be available for all — and that’s why we work hard to remove barriers and expand access to the opportunities that a university like Colorado State can provide. We believe your voice, your mind, and your contributions are critically important — we’re here to work with you to make sure you give everything you’ve got to the world.

Financial fit

As you think about whether CSU is a financial fit, we recommend you consider these four distinct-and-important factors in your decision: cost, aid, strategies, and outcomes.

Cost

The cost of attending Colorado State varies based on several factors, including whether you are a Colorado resident or not, your living plans once at CSU, and more.

SEE TUITION AND FEES

AID

Financial aid comes in several shapes and sizes. At CSU, we consider aid as any scholarship, grant, loan, or work study opportunity a student takes advantage of.

LOOK AT OPTIONS

STRATEGIES

Family savings, summer jobs, payment plans, credits earned at other colleges or via advanced placement programs — there are ways to impact the bottom line.

CONSIDER THESE

Outcomes

College needs to be worth it. Ask questions: Where do alumni work? What salary can you expect from your major? How will CSU prepare you for a career?

SEE CSU CAREER SERVICES

Net price calculator

Incoming freshmen can get a better picture of their overall cost with the net price calculator. Enter your individual information to get an estimate of what your investment may look like for you and/or your family, based on costs and potential financial aid.