
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
- Public
- Research university
Colorado State University-Fort Collins: international tuition 38,176 USD per year, one-year total cost 62,186 USD, acceptance rate 88.5%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 72, Duolingo 110.
First-year international students are automatically considered for merit scholarships of $2,000–$12,000/year with no separate application, renewable up to four years. The pages do not say whether need-based aid, need-blind admission or a CSS Profile applies to international students.
Getting in. The school admits 88.5% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 72+ or Duolingo 110+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 62,186 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 15/11. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Colorado State University-Fort Collins?
International tuition is 38,176 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 62,186 USD.
Does Colorado State University-Fort Collins offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. First-year international students are automatically considered for merit scholarships of $2,000–$12,000/year with no separate application, renewable up to four years. The pages do not say whether need-based aid, need-blind admission or a CSS Profile applies to international students.
What English scores does Colorado State University-Fort Collins require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 72, Duolingo 110.
What is the acceptance rate at Colorado State University-Fort Collins?
The acceptance rate is 88.5%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
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Tuition and cost for a year
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This amount combines Non-Resident Tuition and Required Fees rather than listing tuition separately.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesThe page says international students are considered for scholarships automatically when they apply for admission, with no additional application needed.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe provided pages say nothing about whether admission decisions for international students take ability to pay into account, so need-blind status cannot be determined.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearNo page mentions the CSS Profile or a separate international aid form. The only point made is that merit scholarships for international students need no separate application.
Scholarships at this school
CSU International Undergraduate Scholarships (automatic consideration)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page2,000 – 12,000 USD/year≈ ₫52.2M – ₫313M
The page explicitly says this scholarship is for admitted undergraduate international students, so a Vietnamese applicant is eligible for consideration.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: December 15: highest scholarship consideration; March 15: regular consideration
Colorado State University Scholarship Application (CSUSA)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page only says 'All students' without mentioning international students, so it is unclear whether a Vietnamese applicant can use it.
Deadline: Opens October 1; deadline February 1 for incoming freshmen
Green and Gold Scholarships for NonresidentsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page only says it is for students who are not Colorado residents and never mentions international students, so eligibility for a Vietnamese applicant is unconfirmed.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: January 15 for fall/summer start (admission application); November 1 for spring start
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Tuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page only says WUE is for residents of select western states and U.S. Pacific jurisdictions; it does not explicitly exclude international students, so no conclusion can be drawn.
Admission requirements
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English
Application requirements
- EssaysiThe personal essay (250-650 words) is listed among required materials.Required
- High-school transcriptRequired
- Proof of fundsiFinancial proof is needed to secure an I-20 or DS-2019.Required
- Counselor recommendationiRecommendation letters are not required and carry little weight.Not required
- Teacher recommendationiRecommendation letters are not required and carry little weight.Not required
- SATACTNot required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Deadlines
- Regular Decision application deadline for spring semester (RD)Applicationabout17days
- Early Action application deadline (non-binding) for fall semester (EA)Application+31 days
- Regular Decision application deadline for fall semester (RD)Application+92 days
- Automatic scholarship review date for Early Action (fall) (EA)Scholarship+92 days
- Automatic scholarship review date for Regular Decision (fall) (RD)Scholarship+136 days
Credit for exams
CSU grants credit for AP exams, typically scores of 3 and above; scores of 1 or 2 earn no credit.
Scores that count12345IB standard and higher level exams are credited at grade 4 and above.
Scores that count1234567Passing A-Level results can earn credit after admission.
AP credit by subject
43 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data