Colorado State University - Pueblo: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3244 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #911 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #843 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 38 | In Colorado |
| #1 of 2 | In Pueblo |
| #984 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 95%
- Undergraduates
- 5,086
- Graduates
- 1,765
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.csupueblo.edu
Colorado State University - Pueblo Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Colorado State University - Pueblo has an acceptance rate of 95% and is among the 30% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 96% | 94% |
| Applicants | 2,902 | 1,312 | 1,586 |
| Admissions | 2,754 | 1,258 | 1,494 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 552 | 257 | 295 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 66 | 36 | 30 |
1,688 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,178 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
4 or 1%
submitted SAT
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
18 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Colorado State University - Pueblo are 19-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3424 (50%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2090 (31%) |
| Black or African American | 335 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 329 (5%) |
| Asian | 315 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 200 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 75 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 28 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 25 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $11,130
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,076 | $7,420 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,076 | $7,420 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,300 | $14,040 |
| Fee in-district | $2,644 | $2,644 |
| Fee in-state | $2,644 | $2,644 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,644 | $2,644 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 807 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,096 |
| Room charge | $6,548 |
| Meal charge | $5,548 |
Colorado State University - Pueblo majors
Colorado State University - Pueblo has granted 611 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs, 167 master's across 9 programs, and 4 doctorate degrees in Nursing Practice. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Colorado State University - Pueblo.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 120 | 21 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 49 | 43 | ||
| Social Work | 25 | 32 | ||
| Education, General | 52 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 51 | |||
| Psychology, General | 49 | |||
| General Studies | 43 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 27 | 5 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 32 | |||
| Construction Management, General | 25 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 25 | |||
| Criminology | 19 | |||
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 16 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 15 | |||
| Engineering, Other | 14 | |||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 14 | |||
| Music, General | 13 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 12 | |||
| History, General | 11 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 9 | |||
| Sociology, General | 9 | |||
| Automotive Engineering Technology & Technician | 8 | |||
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 8 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 6 | |||
| Accounting | 5 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 5 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 5 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 4 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | |||
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 4 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 4 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 3 | |||
| Industrial Engineering | 2 | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 3 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Biochemistry | 1 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 43 | 611 | 167 | 4 |
Colorado State University - Pueblo has a graduation rate of 40%, which is among the 24% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 40% | 33% | 46% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Colorado State University - Pueblo has published 1,710 scientific papers with 25,248 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, Medicine, Political Science, Physics, Psychology, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 21 | 91 |
| 1994 | 19 | 74 |
| 1995 | 12 | 132 |
| 1996 | 22 | 123 |
| 1997 | 25 | 114 |
| 1998 | 17 | 105 |
| 1999 | 19 | 119 |
| 2000 | 12 | 139 |
| 2001 | 21 | 174 |
| 2002 | 14 | 163 |
| 2003 | 24 | 242 |
| 2004 | 21 | 255 |
| 2005 | 28 | 273 |
| 2006 | 25 | 288 |
| 2007 | 24 | 312 |
| 2008 | 32 | 434 |
| 2009 | 28 | 599 |
| 2010 | 33 | 613 |
| 2011 | 51 | 695 |
| 2012 | 52 | 799 |
| 2013 | 43 | 932 |
| 2014 | 52 | 969 |
| 2015 | 40 | 1148 |
| 2016 | 97 | 1307 |
| 2017 | 43 | 1235 |
| 2018 | 71 | 1214 |
| 2019 | 78 | 1476 |
| 2020 | 125 | 1547 |
| 2021 | 78 | 1649 |
| 2022 | 70 | 1708 |
| 2023 | 99 | 1906 |
| 2024 | 77 | 1801 |
| 2025 | 41 | 1559 |
Notable alumni
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Dana Perino
- Enrolled in Colorado State University - Pueblo
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- journalistpolitician
- Biography
-
Dana Marie Perino is an American political commentator and author who was the 26th White House press secretary, under President George W. Bush from September 14, 2007, to January 20, 2009. She was the second female White House press secretary, after Dee Dee Myers who served during the Clinton administration.
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Ryan Jensen
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Ryan Jensen is an American former professional football player who was a center for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the CSU Pueblo ThunderWolves and was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2013 NFL draft. He also spent six seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he won Super Bowl LV.
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Mike Pennel
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Michael Maurice Pennel Jr. is an American professional football nose tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Scottsdale Fighting Artichokes, the Arizona State Sun Devils and the CSU Pueblo ThunderWolves. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2014, and has also played for the New York Jets, Atlanta Falcons, and Chicago Bears.
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Damon Williams
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coach
- Biography
-
Damon Williams is an American former professional basketball player from Seattle. He achieved notable success playing for Tampereen Pyrintö in the Finnish Korisliiga. During his professional playing career he also played multiple seasons in Italy.
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Sue Manteris
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
-
Sunanda Tripathi-Manteris is an Indian-born American account executive and former journalist at the NBC affiliate in Las Vegas, Nevada, KSNV-DT.
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John Wristen
- Occupations
- American football coachAmerican football player
- Biography
-
John Wristen is an American former college football coach and player. He was the head football coach at Colorado State University–Pueblo (CSU Pueblo), a position he held from 2008 until his retirement in 2022. He graduated from CSU Pueblo in 1984, when the school was known as the University of Southern Colorado. Wristen led the 2014 CSU Pueblo ThunderWolves football team to the NCAA Division II Football Championship title.
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Angela Giron
- Years
- 1960-.. (age 66)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Angela Giron is an American politician who was a Democratic member of the Colorado Senate representing District 3 from 2011 until she was recalled on September 10, 2013, by groups opposed to her gun control legislation. Giron is the second ever Colorado legislator to have been successfully recalled in the state's history.
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Daneya Esgar
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Daneya Leigh Esgar is a politician who served as a county commissioner in Pueblo County, Colorado. Also, prior to her tenure on the county commission, she was a Democratic member of the Colorado House of Representatives. She represented District 46, which covered a portion of Pueblo County. She was first elected to her statehouse seat in 2014, succeeding Leroy Garcia. Term limited, she left office in January 2023.
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Abel Tapia
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Abel J. Tapia is an American politician who served as a member of the Colorado House of Representatives from 1999 to 2003 and the Colorado Senate from 2003 to 2010. Tapia left the Senate when he was appointed director of the Colorado Lottery.
General info
| Alternative names | CSU-Pueblo |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1933 |
| Motto | Be Lengendary |
| Colors | red, blue |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 598 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2200 Bonforte Blvd Pueblo, Colorado, 81001-4901 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 112,000 |
| Phone | 7195492100 |
| Fax | +1 (719) 549 2371 |