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Colorado State University

Colorado State University is a public university in Fort Collins, Colorado, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees. International first-year applicants do not need SAT/ACT scores, are reviewed automatically for scholarships, and can receive conditional admission with the Intensive English Program if their English scores are not yet sufficient.

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Fees₹35.6 lakh a year
To get inClass 12: from 50%

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Cost

Fees, in your currency and in rupees

Level	Tuition	In rupees	For
UG	USD 37,502 / year	about ₹35.6 lakh	non-resident undergraduate tuition and fees, 2026-27; total with on-campus living $61,026; differential tuition may add about $1,000-$2,500 by programme
PG	USD 32,487 / year	about ₹30.8 lakh	non-resident graduate tuition and fees, 2026-27; total with on-campus living $55,530; differential tuition may add about $2,000-$8,000 by programme

Rupee figures at ₹94.96 per USD (2026-10-30). Living costs: see Study in United States.

Can I get in?

Entry requirements for Indian students

After Class 12 (UG): Admitted students generally have a 3.0+ GPA (4.0 scale) with a steady or upward trend; some majors need specific courses or higher GPA. No India-specific percentage published. SAT/ACT not required. Fall 2024 admits' middle 50%: IELTS 6-7, TOEFL 85-101 (reported ranges, not minimums).
IELTS: UG: no minimum published; admits' middle 50% 6-7
TOEFL: UG: admits' middle 50% 85-101
DUOLINGO: Accepted (preferred tests: TOEFL, IELTS Academic, DET)
WAIVER: First-language English applicants from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, UK
Tests: SAT/ACT not required and not used for scholarship decisions.

Courses

Popular programmes with Indian students

Computer Science (M.S.)PG
Computer Science (M.C.S.)PG
Applied Statistics (M.A.S.), Data Science SpecializationPG
Electrical Engineering (M.S.)PG
Mechanical Engineering (M.S.)PG

Apply

How and when to apply

Route: Direct application to CSU

Application fee: UG $65; graduate $70 (international)

15 November 2026 Fall 2027 (first-year) · Early action (non-binding), complete file; scholarship review by 15 January
15 January 2027 Fall 2027 (first-year) · Regular decision; scholarship review by 28 February; rolling afterwards

Funding

Scholarships

Undergraduate merit scholarships (automatic review)International first-years applying by early action / regular dates; none covers full cost

After you graduate

Work after study

US F-1 Optional Practical Training: up to 12 months, plus a 24-month STEM OPT extension for eligible STEM degrees with an E-Verify employer (studyinthestates.dhs.gov).

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