Colorado State University Pueblo
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 3,042 students.
About This School
Colorado State University Pueblo is a public institution located in Pueblo, Colorado with approximately 3,042 undergraduate students enrolled. Colorado State University Pueblo has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 95%. The average net price after financial aid is $10,051 per year. The graduation rate is 40%, and the typical graduate earns $41,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Colorado State University Pueblo is a public university in Pueblo, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Colorado State University System and a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at 100% acceptance and just $12,948/year after aid, this is one of the most accessible and affordable paths to a four-year degree in Colorado, with a relatively modest debt load of $14,475 at graduation. The concern worth taking seriously is the 38% graduation rate — meaning most students who start here don't finish — which, combined with median earnings of $41,600 a decade out, raises real questions about return on investment. Worth considering if you have a clear plan, need affordability, and want a small campus environment, but go in with a strategy for staying on track.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 16% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,042 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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