Colorado State University Pueblo
CSU Pueblo
Pueblo, Colorado 81001-4901
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — excellent value
Colorado State University Pueblo is a public institution in Pueblo with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1005, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 3K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
38% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,563 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,948.
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •History 1933 to 1959 The idea for starting a college in Pueblo was initially proposed in 1926, when a bill was put before the state senate to begin a four-year school in the city.
- •The first classes at SCJC were held in the fall of 1933 in three vacant rooms on the third-floor of the Pueblo County Courthouse.
- •By 1935, the school's enrollment was steadily increasing, and the need to find a permanent location was imminent.
- •Kelly gave up his position as dean in 1936, and L.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1005
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
75.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-4.5%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,475
Programs (57)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
65%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
23
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CO state average + city premium