Colorado State is found in Pueblo, Colorado. Pueblo is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at Colorado State.
The school is known for its programs in media, fine arts, and liberal arts.
Colorado State accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 5,870 in 2005 at Colorado State.
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.
Colorado State is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Colorado State University - Pueblo
2200 Bonforte Blvd
Pueblo, CO 81001-4901
General Phone: (719) 549-2100
Admissions Phone: (719) 549-2461
Financial Aid Phone: (719) 549-2753
http://www.colostate-pueblo.edu
Colorado State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 264 | sociology, liberal arts and sciences, social services, history, English, political science, speech and rhetoric, foreign language and literature |
| Business And Management | 145 | business, accounting, managerial economics |
| Media | 57 | mass communication |
| Science | 46 | biology, natural sciences, chemistry, physics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 44 | registered nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 38 | social work |
| Engineering Technician | 35 | civil engineering tech, automotive tech, mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech, industrial tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 32 | information science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 27 | exercise science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 25 | psychology |
| Fine Arts | 21 | fine arts |
| Engineering | 13 | industrial engineering |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics |
| Music | 7 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Colorado State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 722 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 41 | 3 |
In 2005, Colorado State had a total enrollment of 5,870 students (4,356 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 21% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 91% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 18 % |
Colorado State offers campus housing for 477 of its 4,356 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Pueblo, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (719) 549-2461
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,874 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,514 |
| Room and board | $ 6,088 |
| Room charge | $ 2,960 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,128 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,306 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,760 |
Financial Aid:
Colorado State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 136500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (719) 549-2753
Colorado State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 42 | $62,005 | 11 | $58,301 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 29 | $51,212 | 25 | $47,350 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $44,521 | 20 | $45,097 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $25,452 | 9 | $27,354 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 93 | $53,478 | 65 | $45,741 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 64 | 63 | 127 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Basketball | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 28 | 50 | 78 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
ENGINEERING
Industrial Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Natural Sciences
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Colorado State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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