With an acceptance rate of 81.4% in the fall of 2023, Colorado State University admissions are slightly selective. Students can apply to any of the preferred courses by applying online within the applications deadline. The university is said to be one of the best universities in the USA in terms of diversity and quality of education.

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Colorado State University invites admission applications in the Fall, Spring, and Summer. Students willing to enroll in the flagship program MBA offered by the Colorado State University must submit an online application by May 1 and pay the application fee of 70 USD. Apart from these, universities require students to submit LOR, Personal Statement, and GRE/GMAT scores for consideration.

Apart from regular courses, the university also invites students to their online programs which follow certain other guidelines. Students can enroll under any of such research in a business-related program while continuing their regular jobs.

Highlights

Application Portal Common Application/CSU Application
Application Fee Undergraduate: 50 USD
Graduate: 70 USD
Acceptance Rate 81.4%
Academic Calendar Semester Based
Intake Seasons Fall/ Spring / Summer
English Proficiency Test Scores TOEFL/ IELTS/ PTE
International Students Contact international.admissions@colostate.edu
International School and Scholar Services CSU International

Colorado State University Admission Deadlines

The application deadlines for undergraduate and graduate international students are the same. Students can look for the below-mentioned application dates for all the semesters and apply accordingly.

Semester Application Date
Fall August
Spring January
Summer May/June

Please note that the admission deadlines may vary with programs for graduate admissions. Applicants must check the program-specific admission deadlines before making an application.

Colorado State University International Students Admissions

There is hardly any difference in the admission procedure for international and domestic students. International students however need to meet additional requirements to study in the USA.
Application Portal:

​Application Fee:

  • Undergraduate: 50 USD
  • Graduate: 70 USD

Admission Requirements: 

  • Completed Application
  • Official Transcripts
    • High school/equivalent
    • Bachelors/Masters Degree ( Graduate)(Minimum GPA - 3.0/4 83%-86%)
    • Foreign Credential Evaluation by WES or ECE
    • Should be accompanied by certified translations if not in English.
  • SAT/ACT Scores
  • GMAT/GRE score for certain graduate programs.
  • Certification of Finances
  • Proof of Financial support
  • Copy of passport
  • Program-specific requirements such as Resume, pre-requisite courses, etc.
  • Essay and/or Personal Statement
  • Letters of recommendation
    • Undergraduate: Counselor Recommendation
    • Graduate: 3 LORs.

English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

International applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to submit proof of English Language Proficiency by submitting one of the following scores:

Exam Minimum Scores
TOEFL-IBT 72
PTE Academic 50
IELTS 6

Applicants should keep in mind that TOEFL and IELTS scores shouldn’t be more than 2 years old. Some departments may require a higher score, depending on the programs. Applicants who have submitted other application related documents except the English proficiency requirements may be considered for conditional admission.

US Visa for International Applicants

International students applying to the USA need to obtain an Initial I-20 from Colorado State University to apply for the F-1 student visa at a consulate outside the U.S. International students will also need to present their I-20 at the U.S. border along with the F-1 visa, and other supporting documents in order to be able to enter the U.S. as an F-1 student.

Before CSU can sponsor an international student’s I-20 Form, the student must be accepted to their program of study, have submitted the documents to be submitted for attaining the visa, and paid the I-901 SEVIS Fee.

International applicants will need these documents for the visa process:

  • SEVIS fee receipt
  • Form I-20
  • Admission letter
  • Financial documents to show the ability to afford expenses for a year of study
  • Copy of valid passport identification page (should be valid for at least 6 months after the date of entry into the US.)
  • Two passport size photographs
  • Visa application fee
  • Official financial affidavit (if required)

Students can contact the US Embassy in their home country to know the documents that would be required for the visa application and the procedure involved in getting a visa. Applicants would need to schedule a visa interview once the documents have been submitted.

Colorado State University Undergraduate Admissions

Applicants at CSU get an opportunity to learn from a pool of around 250 programs offered by the Colorado State University. The programs are available in various disciplines for both majors and minors.
Application Portal: Common Application/ CSU Application
Application Fee: 50 USD
Admission Requirements: 

  • Completed Application
  • Official Transcripts - High school/equivalent
  • SAT/ACT Scores (520 SAT, 20 ACT)
  • Admission Essay
  • One Letter of Recommendation

Colorado State University Graduate Admissions

It offers various graduate programs across 150 fields of study. The admissions are competitive and applicants must ensure to check the admission requirements from the specific program page. Most of the requirements are common though some programs may have additional documents.
Application Portal: Graduate Application Portal
Application Fee: 70 USD
Admission Requirements: 

  • Completed Application
  • Bachelor Degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4 (83%-86%)
  • Minimum 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Personal Statement
  • GMAT/GRE

The table below shows some of the popular courses and specific admission requirements for the same:

Requirements MBA Master of Accountancy MS Cell and Molecular Biology MS Computer Science MA History
Application Deadline (International) May 1 May 1 December 1 Fall semester July 1
Spring semester December 1		 May 1
Personal Statement Required Required Required Required Not required
GMAT/GRE Required GMAT Score of 550 N/A GRE required Not required
CV/Resume Required Required Required Required Required
Letter of Recommendation Required Required 3 LORs 3 LORs Required
ELP

TOEFL IBT-80
IELTS- 6.5

 TOEFL IBT - 95
IELTS - 7.0		 TOEFL IBT -80
IELTS - 6.5		 TOEFL IBT - 80
IELTS - 6.5		 TOEFL IBT - 80
IELTS - 6.5

International students applying to the Colorado State University are recommended to send across their admission documents as early as 4-5 months before the deadlines. The admission decision takes about 2-3 weeks to be completed. The admission decision is first sent through email and then by mail.

In case international students have any queries, they may contact the International Student Services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. Should I submit my SAT Score or ACT Score for undergraduate admissions?

Ans. Both the scores are given equal consideration. You may choose to submit any one of them. In the fall of 2023, 80% of students submitted SAT Scores.

Ques. When will I get my I-20 form?

Ans. Once you have received a full admission letter and have submitted your Enrolment Decision form, the I-20 form is issued. The student must submit an acceptable certificate of finances in addition to the academic requirements.

Ques. What if I miss the deadlines? Will my application be not considered?

Ans. If an applicant misses the deadline, then his/her application will be considered on a space availability basis.

Ques. What are the career prospects of joining CSU?

Ans. 84% of the students who graduated from Colorado State University secured employment or continued with higher studies within 6 months of graduation. Target, Arrow Electronics, Blue Horseshoe are some of the Career Centre Recruiting partners with the Colorado State University.