Colorado State University Pueblo

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#7870 / #2097
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#985
Most Desirable School
Public university in Pueblo, Colorado, United States

Colorado State University Pueblo at a Glance

U.S. influence rank
#2097
Acceptance rate (fall 2024)
95%
Tuition and fees (2025–26)
$10,099
Graduation rate
42%
Undergraduates (fall 2024)
3,042

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About Colorado State University Pueblo

According to Wikipedia, Colorado State University Pueblo is a public university in Pueblo, Colorado. It is part of the Colorado State University System and a Hispanic-Serving Institution . 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 bill was defeated by one vote.

Colorado State University Pueblo Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceRetention RateGraduation RateMedian ACT Score
1,83495%64%42%22

Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.

How Much Does Colorado State University Pueblo Cost To Attend?

Tuition and fees (in-state)
$10,099
Average Net Price by Family Income (2024–25)
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$6,698
30K - 48K$6,225
48K - 75K$8,306
75K - 110K$13,483
110K+$17,276

Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.

How Much Do Colorado State University Pueblo Graduates Make?

Ten years after starting college, former Colorado State University Pueblo students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $58,700 a year, and 89% of those not still in school are working.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.

Colorado State University Pueblo's Demographics

Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
11,9996,0865,913

Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.

Where is Colorado State University Pueblo?

Colorado State University Pueblo is located at 2200 Bonforte Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81001-4901.

How Safe is Colorado State University Pueblo?

Like every college that receives federal student aid, Colorado State University Pueblo publishes an annual security report with its campus crime statistics and safety policies. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.

Relative to its enrollment, Colorado State University Pueblo has a violent crime rate of 0.03% and a property crime rate of 0.07%. Pueblo has a violent crime rate of 1.43% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 5.00%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.

What Is Colorado State University Pueblo Known For?

Colorado State University Pueblo is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:

Colorado State University Pueblo's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Each rank compares how much Colorado State University Pueblo's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence

Social Work
#1785
World Rank
#1786
Historical Rank
#727
USA Rank

Colorado State University Pueblo ranks #727 in the U.S. and #1785 worldwide for influence in Social Work.

social-work Degrees
Biology
#3715
World Rank
#3739
Historical Rank
#865
USA Rank

Colorado State University Pueblo ranks #865 in the U.S. and #3715 worldwide for influence in Biology.

biology Degrees
Mathematics
#3536
World Rank
#3571
Historical Rank
#897
USA Rank

Colorado State University Pueblo ranks #897 in the U.S. and #3536 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.

math Degrees
Physics
#4848
World Rank
#4866
Historical Rank
#1198
USA Rank

Colorado State University Pueblo ranks #1198 in the U.S. and #4848 worldwide for influence in Physics.

physics Degrees
Engineering
#6424
World Rank
#6430
Historical Rank
#1231
USA Rank

Colorado State University Pueblo ranks #1231 in the U.S. and #6424 worldwide for influence in Engineering.

engineering Degrees
Criminal Justice
#2426
World Rank
#2429
Historical Rank
#1250
USA Rank

Colorado State University Pueblo ranks #1250 in the U.S. and #2426 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.

criminal-justice Degrees
Sociology
#4098
World Rank
#4101
Historical Rank
#1281
USA Rank

Colorado State University Pueblo ranks #1281 in the U.S. and #4098 worldwide for influence in Sociology.

sociology Degrees
Communications
#5775
World Rank
#5793
Historical Rank
#1543
USA Rank

Colorado State University Pueblo ranks #1543 in the U.S. and #5775 worldwide for influence in Communications.

communications Degrees
Political Science
#6619
World Rank
#6626
Historical Rank
#1561
USA Rank

Colorado State University Pueblo ranks #1561 in the U.S. and #6619 worldwide for influence in Political Science.

political-science Degrees
Medical
#5526
World Rank
#5527
Historical Rank
#1601
USA Rank

Colorado State University Pueblo ranks #1601 in the U.S. and #5526 worldwide for influence in Medical.

medicine Degrees
Chemistry
#6229
World Rank
#6235
Historical Rank
#1665
USA Rank

Colorado State University Pueblo ranks #1665 in the U.S. and #6229 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.

chemistry Degrees
Literature
#5121
World Rank
#5153
Historical Rank
#1666
USA Rank

Colorado State University Pueblo ranks #1666 in the U.S. and #5121 worldwide for influence in Literature.

literature Degrees
Psychology
#4535
World Rank
#4546
Historical Rank
#1718
USA Rank

Colorado State University Pueblo ranks #1718 in the U.S. and #4535 worldwide for influence in Psychology.

psychology Degrees
Business
#7306
World Rank
#7307
Historical Rank
#2030
USA Rank

Colorado State University Pueblo ranks #2030 in the U.S. and #7306 worldwide for influence in Business.

business Degrees
Computer Science
#8298
World Rank
#8302
Historical Rank
#2124
USA Rank

Colorado State University Pueblo ranks #2124 in the U.S. and #8298 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.

computer-science Degrees
History
#7378
World Rank
#7386
Historical Rank
#2268
USA Rank

Colorado State University Pueblo ranks #2268 in the U.S. and #7378 worldwide for influence in History.

history Degrees
Education
#9492
World Rank
#9498
Historical Rank
#2565
USA Rank

Colorado State University Pueblo ranks #2565 in the U.S. and #9492 worldwide for influence in Education.

education Degrees
Nursing
#8027
World Rank
#8027
Historical Rank
#2936
USA Rank

Colorado State University Pueblo ranks #2936 in the U.S. and #8027 worldwide for influence in Nursing.

nursing Degrees

Who Are Colorado State University Pueblo's Most Influential Alumni?

Colorado State University Pueblo's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Social Work, Criminal Justice, and Mathematics. Here are some of Colorado State University Pueblo's most famous alumni:

Dana Perino
Dana Perino
An American political commentator and the 24th White House Press Secretary.
David James Davies
A Welsh economist, industrialist, writer, activist and pilot.
Dax Charles
An American wrestling coach.
Michael Arnzen
An American writer.
Bernice Zamora
An American poet.

Who Are Colorado State University Pueblo's Most Influential Faculty?

Dustin Hodge
Dustin Hodge
An American television writer and producer.