Colorado State University Pueblo Acceptance Rate
Pueblo, Colorado · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,834
- Admitted
- 1,831
- Yield
- 37%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Colorado State University Pueblo's acceptance rate has risen from 92.8% in 2014–15 to 99.8% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 4,236 to 1,834 (-57%) over that period.
Its 99.8% rate makes Colorado State University Pueblo more selective than about 1% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 17 tracked Colorado schools, it is more selective than about 0%.
Colorado State University Pueblo has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 37% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,236 | 3,930 | 92.8% | 910 |
| 2015–16 | 6,178 | 5,924 | 95.9% | 793 |
| 2016–17 | 7,131 | 6,873 | 96.4% | 836 |
| 2017–18 | 5,899 | 5,624 | 95.3% | 725 |
| 2018–19 | 2,435 | 2,318 | 95.2% | 699 |
| 2019–20 | 2,885 | 2,684 | 93% | 634 |
| 2020–21 | 2,181 | 2,057 | 94.3% | 574 |
| 2021–22 | 2,054 | 2,037 | 99.2% | 603 |
| 2022–23 | 1,572 | 1,553 | 98.8% | 633 |
| 2023–24 | 1,834 | 1,831 | 99.8% | 678 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,018 | 1,017 | 99.9% |
| Men | 816 | 814 | 99.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 450–560 | 42% |
| SAT Math | 420–540 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–25 | 5% |
How Colorado State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Colorado State University Pueblo's acceptance rate?
Colorado State University Pueblo's acceptance rate is 99.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,831 admitted of 1,834 applicants).
Is Colorado State University Pueblo test optional?
Colorado State University Pueblo is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Colorado State University Pueblo?
Colorado State University Pueblo received 1,834 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,831.
What SAT score do you need for Colorado State University Pueblo?
Admitted students at Colorado State University Pueblo typically scored 450–560 on SAT Reading/Writing and 420–540 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Colorado State University Pueblo getting harder to get into?
Colorado State University Pueblo has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 92.8% in 2014–15 to 99.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.csupueblo.edu/.