2025 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$18,320
Net Price
90%
Admitted
18%
Enrolled
69%
Graduation Rate
17/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 32,586. In 2021, there were 524 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #3 in Colorado and ranks #321 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Postgraduate Certificate, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
524
Total Enrollment
32,586
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Ranking for Colorado State University-Fort Collins
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Colorado Rank
Combining ranking factors for 16 schools that offer psychology degrees in Colorado, Colorado State University-Fort Collins ranks #3.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Colorado State University-Fort Collins ranks #321.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Colorado State University-Fort Collins offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the postgraduate certificate level, the university offers Medical Social Work. At the master level Counseling and Applied Psychology, General Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology and Social Work are offered. At the doctorate level General Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | PG CERT | MA | PhD |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | – | 15 | – |
| General Psychology | 269 | – | 11 | 12 |
| Industrial Organizational Psychology | – | – | 15 | – |
| Medical Social Work | – | 18 | – | – |
| Social Work | 98 | – | 86 | – |
| Total Graduates | 367 | 18 | 127 | 12 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 31,586 students applied to the Colorado State University-Fort Collins. The university admitted 90% and 18% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Colorado universities is 12,853. On average, all Colorado institutions admit 83% and 20% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Colorado State University-Fort Collins students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 86%. Compared to all Colorado four or more years colleges, the percentage is 71%.
The overall graduation rate for Colorado State University-Fort Collins is 69%, compared to 53% for all Colorado universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 15%.
Compare CSU to Colorado Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Colorado State University-Fort Collins to the average of all Colorado four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
CSU
31,586
Applicants
90%
Percent Admitted
18%
Percent Enrolled
86%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
69%
Graduation Rate
CO Colleges
12,853
Applicants
83%
Percent Admitted
20%
Percent Enrolled
71%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
53%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 3,036 or 81% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 716 or 19% part-time faculty members employed at Colorado State University-Fort Collins. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 1,600 or 43%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
CSU
17 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
81%
Percent Full-Time
19%
Percent Part-Time
43%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
CO Colleges
15 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
53%
Percent Full-Time
47%
Percent Part-Time
49%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Colorado State University-Fort Collins the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $9,709, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,200.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $10,834 and the average cost for graduate fees is $2,479.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Colorado State University-Fort Collins in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Colorado State University-Fort Collins | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $13,016 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $1,799 |
| Total Living Expenses | $14,815 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $9,709 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,200 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $25,724 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $10,834 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $2,479 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $13,313 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Colorado State University-Fort Collins is $18,320. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Colorado State University-Fort Collins presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $11,924 | $11,713 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $12,736 | $12,221 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $15,086 | $15,217 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $21,657 | $21,820 |
| $110,001 and more | $26,666 | $26,972 |
Compare Colorado State University-Fort Collins to all Colorado universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
CSU
$25,724
Cost to Attend
$10,563
Average Financial Aid
84%
Percent Receiving Aid
$18,320
Net Price
CO Colleges
$33,618
Cost to Attend
$13,144
Average Financial Aid
89%
Percent Receiving Aid
$19,516
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 3,539 or 84%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 14,064 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $10,563.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 14,064 | $10,563 |
| Pell Grants | 5,275 | $4,402 |
| Federal Student Loans | 8,395 | $6,275 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Colorado State University-Fort Collins to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
CSU
14,064
Grant or Scholarship Aid
51%
Grants or Scholarships
5,275
Number of Pell Grants
19%
Pell Grants
8,395
Federal Student Loans
30%
Federal Student Loans
CO Colleges
4,989
Grant or Scholarship Aid
52%
Grants or Scholarships
2,046
Number of Pell Grants
21%
Pell Grants
2,640
Federal Student Loans
27%
Federal Student Loans
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