What division is Colorado State?

Colorado State competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the Mountain West.

What GPA do you need for Colorado State?

The average GPA at Colorado State is 3.5. This is a highly selective academic program.

How big is Colorado State?

Colorado State has an enrollment of approximately 25,148 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Colorado State?

Colorado State has an acceptance rate of 89%.

How do I get recruited to play at Colorado State?

To get recruited at Colorado State, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Colorado State's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Colorado State

Fort Collins, COFBSMountain West

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NCAA Division I FBS

Division

25,148

Enrollment

3.5

Avg GPA

89%

Acceptance

67%

Graduation

86%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.5+ GPA bar. Solid retention.

Colorado State is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the Mountain West, located in Fort Collins, CO. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Colorado State, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.5

Graduation

67%

Acceptance

89%

Student:Faculty

17:1

Retention

86%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$49,748

Coaching Staff292 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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Why this exists

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About Colorado State Athletics

Colorado State is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Fort Collins, CO, competing in the Mountain West. With an enrollment of 25,148 students, Colorado State offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Colorado State with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Colorado State is 3.5. The school maintains a 67% graduation rate.

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