Colorado State University: what international applicants need

What are Colorado State University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Colorado State University has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 15, 2026 and Regular Decision on January 15, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Colorado State University's acceptance rate?

88.5% for students who started in fall 2024: Colorado State University admitted 34,057 of its 38,465 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Colorado State University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Colorado State University is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (January 15, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

How much is Colorado State University's application fee for international students?

Colorado State University's application fee is $65 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does Colorado State University accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. Colorado State University accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does Colorado State University accept?

Colorado State University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Colorado State University require?

Colorado State University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Colorado State University require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Colorado State University requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Colorado State University have?

625 of Colorado State University's 26,221 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 2.4%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Colorado State University cost for international students?

Colorado State University is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $34,783 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $13,373). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $16,817. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $56,094 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does Colorado State University give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2024-25, Colorado State University gave institutional scholarships or grants to 269 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2024-25