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Why Colorado State University?

Colorado State University is consistently ranked as one of the nation’s top universities in a variety of categories and disciplines – from teaching and learning to research and student achievement in studios, laboratories, and classrooms. Live, learn, work, and play here at Colorado State University, we can’t wait to hear from you.

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92 Master's Degrees (and 80 specializations), 54 Doctoral Degrees (and 15 specializations) and 77 Graduate Certificates.
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How do I apply for graduate school at Colorado State University?

Click the button below to learn about requirements and how to start the application process.

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How much does it cost to apply?

CSU supports options for students to apply for free as part of our commitment to access. We have options for people to apply to doctoral and master’s programs for free through intuitional fee waivers, program affiliation fee waivers, and free application days. Learn about ways some applicants can skip the fee and apply for free. 

Application fees will be automatically waived if you earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally (HLC) accredited Colorado Institution or a U.S. Land-Grant Institution.     

Applications that do not qualify for fee waivers, or that are submitted outside of the free day dates, cost a non-refundable processing fee of $60.00 for Domestic and $70 for international applicants. For Certificate Programs, a non-refundable fee of $60 applies for both Domestic and International. 

Where can I find guidance on how to apply to any graduate school?

The CSU’s Career Center offers a guide for applying to any graduate school.

I am interested in a program, who can I talk to?

It is best to start a discussion with your department. They can help you better understand the program and department requirements. Visit our graduate programs page to find your program for contact information.

What do I need to do to become a resident?

The Office of Financial Aid determines residency, please feel free to contact their office with questions.

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