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Colorado State University Pueblo
Admissions

Interested in attending Colorado State University Pueblo?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Colorado State University Pueblo, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

98
%
Acceptance rate
3.12
Average High School GPA
August 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Colorado State University Pueblo?

98%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, CSU Pueblo accepted 98% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 3,853 people applied and 3,791 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
2186 / 2224 (98%)
Men
1605 / 1629 (99%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Colorado State University Pueblo:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

18%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at Colorado State University Pueblo, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Colorado State University Pueblo by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things CSU Pueblo considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Important

  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Colorado State University Pueblo?

3.12
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Colorado State University Pueblo as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.12. 12% of freshmen who attended CSU Pueblo were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 33% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
19%
3.75-3.99
12%
3.50-3.74
12%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
9%
2.50-2.99
14%
2.00-2.49
16%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

1%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

3%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
430
75th Percentile
540
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
460
75th Percentile
580
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
910
75th Percentile
1110

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Colorado State University Pueblo. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline
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