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Can You Afford Colorado State University - Fort Collins?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at Colorado State’s financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2020 - 2021 Varied Between $10,555 & $44,187

Worried about paying the full cost of $44,187 to attend Colorado State University - Fort Collins? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in Colorado, the university offers a discount of 61.3% off tuition and fees. Also, 63.3% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $9,161. Students from low-income families receive an average of $14,911 in aid during their first year.

Cost for Residents of Colorado (no aid)

Tuition and fees$11,814
+ Room and board$10,787
+ Other expenses$2,865
Total cost$25,466
Affordability Score (51 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of Colorado (with average aid)

Total cost$25,466
- Grants and scholarships$9,161
Net price$16,305
Affordability Score (61 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of Colorado

Total cost$25,466
- Grants and scholarships$14,911
Net price$10,555
Affordability Score (80 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$30,535
+ Room and board$10,787
+ Other expenses$2,865
Total cost$44,187
Affordability Score (25 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$44,187
- Grants and scholarships$9,161
Net price$35,026
Affordability Score (12 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$44,187
- Grants and scholarships$14,911
Net price$29,276
Affordability Score (14 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at Colorado State.

Projected Costs Between $42,487 and $274,387 For a Four Year Degree. Between $21,205 and $132,635 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend Colorado State University - Fort Collins in 2020 - 2021 was $25,466. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 3.6% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $27,359 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $30,465, for a bachelor degree candidate ($28,358 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $115,575 over the course of four years ($55,716 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $198,693 based on a yearly growth rate of 3.4%. The expected two-year cost is $96,045.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at Colorado State University - Fort Collins

Cost With Interest for Residents of Colorado

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*0.4%3.6%
Freshman year$10,593$16,426$27,359
Senior year$10,612$16,487$28,358
Total 2-year net price$21,205$32,913$55,716
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$8,078$12,538$21,226
Total monthly payment$244$379$641
Total amount paid$29,284$45,451$76,942
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*0.4%3.6%
Freshman year$10,593$16,426$27,359
Senior year$10,650$16,609$30,465
Total 4-year net price$42,487$66,069$115,575
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$16,186$25,170$44,030
Total monthly payment$489$760$1,330
Total amount paid$58,673$91,239$159,604

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*1.5%3.4%
Freshman year$30,554$36,113$47,225
Senior year$31,214$36,669$48,821
Total 2-year net price$61,769$72,782$96,045
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$23,532$27,727$36,590
Total monthly payment$711$838$1,105
Total amount paid$85,300$100,510$132,635
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*1.5%3.4%
Freshman year$30,554$36,113$47,225
Senior year$32,577$37,807$52,177
Total 4-year net price$126,235$147,824$198,693
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$48,091$56,315$75,695
Total monthly payment$1,453$1,701$2,287
Total amount paid$174,325$204,139$274,387

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending Colorado State University - Fort Collins.

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