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Colorado State University Pueblo

Pueblo, Colorado

6,800 Students on Campus
Pueblo Location
111,000 Metro Population
6,800 Students on Campus
Pueblo Location
111,000 Metro Population

About This Campus

CSU Pueblo offers a wide range of undergraduate, and graduate degree programs across diverse colleges including STEM, Health and Education, Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences, and the Hasan School of Business. Students benefit from robust academic support services such as advising, tutoring, career development, and disability resources. Additional student support includes counseling, wellness initiatives, military and veteran services, TRIO programs, and basic needs assistance through Pack Cares and the Pack Pantry.

Campus life is rich and inclusive, with on-campus housing options and Living-Learning Communities that foster connection and academic success. Students can get involved through Associated Students' Government (ASG), Greek Life, Outdoor Pursuits, and a wide variety of student organizations. Located in Pueblo, Colorado with nearly 300 days of sunshine, CSU Pueblo offers access to scenic outdoor recreation like hiking, biking, rafting, and fishing

Designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution, nearly 50% minority student body.

The Hasan School of Business ranks in the top 15 percent internationally through the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

CSU Pueblo is the first university in Colorado to offer cannabis biology and chemistry as an undergraduate major and as a graduate program.

Helpful Information

Students at CSU Pueblo will be able to take advantage of the dining hall on campus, restaurants, and coffee shops. There are also student support services available including mental healthcare, a wellness center with a nurse practitioner as well as our recreation center. Everything a student needs will be located on campus or there will be locations close by for the student to travel to if needed. Students should take advantage of our outdoor pursuits group to travel to the Rocky Mountains.

Location Information

Pueblo is 100 miles south of Denver, situated at the base of the Rocky Mountains and the edge of the Great Plains in a high desert area. The city boasts 300 days of sunshine and a mild climate, ideal for outdoor activities like biking, hiking, fishing, and exploring the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk. The campus is over 275 acres in the high desert area of Colorado. It is located close to shopping and restaurants, 45 minutes away from the Colorado Springs airport and close to the Rocky Mountains.

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/24/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/18/2026

Spring Start Date: 01/19/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/14/2027

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

Nursing, online courses and extended studies courses.

NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Athletic Training — Athletic training is the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries/illnesses to the athlete or the physically active. Completion of the CSU-Pueblo Athletic Training Program will prepare the athletic training student to challenge the Board of Certification (BOC) examination and the profession of athletic training. The Colorado State University-Pueblo Athletic Training Program is a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). accredited Athletic Training Education program.
  • Business — All undergraduate business majors (accounting, business management, and economics) take the Business Core. The Core prepares students who are declaring a business major for general business knowledge and skills. The Core classes also provide students with an understanding of and appreciation for the intellectual discipline needed for successful completion of a business major. These courses provide students with the common body of knowledge needed for imaginative and responsible citizenship and leadership roles in business and society, domestic and worldwide. The Business Core is designed to provide students with the opportunity to integrate their educational experience in business within a specific discipline and across disciplines. CSU Pueblo has an AACSB accreditation.
  • Spanish — The Spanish Program at CSU Pueblo follows a proficiency-oriented philosophy that encourages students not only to read and write the language but to speak it. Our faculty uses a communicative approach that is learner centered so students make the maximum use of class time for language practice with their peers and teachers. The program offers a major and a minor. For each, students take a combination of skills building courses, conversation and composition courses centered on the culture of Spanish speaking areas around the world, and literature courses that emphasize language proficiency and critical thinking.
UNIQUE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Cannabis Biology & Chemistry — Cannabis Biology and Chemistry, BS The Cannabis Biology and Chemistry, BS program at CSU Pueblo offers a strong foundation in the scientific principles of cannabis, with concentrations in Hemp Agriculture, Analytical, Natural Products, and Cannabis Industry Management. Students explore plant biology, chemistry, and analytical techniques, preparing them for careers in research, quality control, product development, and various sectors of the cannabis industry.
  • Mechatronics — The Mechatronics Engineering, Bachelor of Science program at CSU Pueblo combines key principles of mechanical and electrical engineering to prepare students for careers in advanced technology and automation. This interdisciplinary program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to design, build, and maintain smart systems that integrate mechanics, electronics, and computing. Students will develop the ability to design and troubleshoot complex mechatronic systems while gaining hands-on experience with real-world applications in robotics, automation, and manufacturing.
OPTIONS:

Honors Access: Yes

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Away/Home Pay
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?Home
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - Yes
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? - F1 Visa

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/12/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Available
    Estimated cost: $6317.55
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 18
  • Host Payment: 18
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Textbook Rental
$0
Term
Away
Optional
Housing Fee
$150
Year
Away
Mandatory
Parking Fee
$120
Term
Away
Optional
Course fees/materials
$0
Term
Away
Mandatory
IMPORTANT NOTES:

Certain courses have program fees or material fees. The amount varies depending on the course. Please contact the NSE coordinator for correct information if courses you take have additional fees.

Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/12/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? Yes
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 20
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $3350
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:

Room cost is increased for single rooms. Please see the housing website fore details.

MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $2500
  • Campus Meal Plans
NOTES ABOUT MEAL PLANS:

The meal plan is a set price for the semester. You can add more to it if you use all of it before the semester ends. If you do not use the full amount on your plan before you leave, you will not be reimbursed the money. It all must be used before the end of the semester.

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Good

This campus accepts many (50-74%) applicants. You definitely want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Resources

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