• Search by:

Colorado State University - Pueblo

2200 Bonforte Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81001

Website: Colorado State University - Pueblo

Photos:

Colorado State University - Pueblo School Description

Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of more than 4,000 students, including nearly 200 international students. Fully accredited and part of the Colorado State University System, CSU-Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework, superior instruction with a small professor-to-student ratio, and state-of-the-art technology for an ever-changing global economy. Invaluable hands-on experiences prepare CSU-Pueblo graduates for the demands of the modern world.

There is hereby established a University at Pueblo, to be known as Colorado State University-Pueblo, which shall be a regional, comprehensive university with moderately selective admissions standards. The University shall offer a broad array of baccalaureate programs with a strong professional focus and a firm grounding in the liberal arts and sciences. The University shall also offer selected masters level graduate programs.

Colorado State University-Pueblo is committed to excellence, setting the standard for regional comprehensive universities in teaching, research and service by providing leadership and access for its region while maintaining its commitment to diversity.

CSU-Pueblo's campus of more than 275 acres, crowns the north end of Pueblo, a historically and culturally rich city of more than 100,000 located in the colorful Pikes Peak region of Southern Colorado. Pueblo is situated on the Front Range, within convenient driving distance of both Denver and Colorado Springs.

Students can choose from twenty-seven undergraduate programs in the College of Science and Mathematics, the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the College of Education, Engineering and Professional Studies. Our classes are taught by faculty members, never graduate assistants, so you can be assured of expert instruction and a quality education.

Since a college education extends beyond the classroom, CSU-Pueblo offers social, cultural, recreational, and personal development opportunities through involvement in more than 70 clubs and organizations. The Experiential Learning Center introduces students to all that Colorado has to offer in outdoor activities. Rock-climbing, biking, rafting, hiking, and, of course, skiing are a few of the opportunities offered.

Collapse

Colorado State University - Pueblo

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Colorado State University-Pueblo (CSU-Pueblo officially) is a public institution of higher learning located in Pueblo, Colorado in the United States. Until 2003, the school was known as the University of Southern Colorado.

History

Colorado State University-Pueblo has evolved from a three-room junior college at the Pueblo County Courthouse on the third floor with 63 students and two (2) instructors to a university offering 29 baccalaureate and six master degree programs, serving more than 4,000 students from all 50 states and 23 countries. Over the past 75 years under four different names, the institution has graduated more than 35,000 students from 41 states and 32 countries. Today, more than 14,000 graduates live in Colorado.

1933 to 1959

The idea for starting a college in Pueblo initially was 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, which put a halt to the idea of starting a college in Pueblo.

In the years following the Great Depression, the idea for a college in Pueblo was revived through the efforts of a local school teacher at Centennial High School, Eric T. Kelly.

At the time, Pueblo's primary employer, steelmaker Colorado Fuel & Iron Corp., no longer was hiring, a drought and dust storm was plaguing all of Southern Colorado and the city still was trying to recover from the devastating floods of 1921.

Kelly organized a committee composed of several local business leaders to discuss the possibility of getting a college started, among them Frank Hoag, Jr., publisher of The Pueblo Chieftain and Star-Journal newspapers, Dr. C.N. Caldwell and J. Arthur Phelps.

The school originally was planned to be named San Isabel Junior College, but by the time the school had received incorporation it was changed to SCJC. The name change was made in an effort to broaden the recruitment area for the college.

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. Sixty-three students (31 full time and 32 part time enrolled and the staff consisted of two full-time and eight part-time instructors, a registrar and Kelly, who agreed to serve as the dean of students, of that first class of students, 17 would earn a degree with the first graduating class of 1935.

Collapse

Read the full entry on Wikipedia

Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Check With School
Location:
Rockies
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
ThunderWolves
Nickname:
CSU-Pueblo

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
5,089
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
96%
Athletic Programs:
Available
More Students & Campus Life

Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 14,514
Students Receiving Aid:
90%
More Expenses & Financial Aid

Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Selective
More Admissions

Colorado State University - Pueblo Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

Learn more about Bachelor’s Degree Programs

Master’s Degree Programs

Learn more about Master’s Degree Programs

Colorado State University - Pueblo Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 96%
Part-Time 4%
Men vs. Women
Women 55%
Men 45%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 50%
Other 25%
Hispanic 20%
African-American 4%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 84%
Out-of-State 16%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Colorado 84%
California 2%
New Mexico 1%
Hawaii 0%
Texas 0%
Percent of Students International: 2%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 11%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)
Track (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)

Colorado State University - Pueblo Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 4,156 $ 14,514  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 3,184 $ 13,543  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 972 $ 972  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,159 37%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,422 27%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 2,698 39%  
Student Loans:
 $ 5,624 63%  
Any Aid:
   90%  

Colorado State University - Pueblo Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 96% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 14%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 400, Math: 400
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 510, Math: 530
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 90%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 17, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 23, Verbal: 22, Math: 22

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Recommended
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Photos

Get Admissions Information on Colorado State University - Pueblo! (It only takes a minute!)
STEP 1 2

Where does the school information come from?

CLOSE

Our goal at Campus Explorer is to provide you with the most comprehensive information on colleges and universities. We scour the Web and pull from only the most reliable and accurate sources to give you extensive data on a school, its history and mission, the students, estimated school expenses, academics or degree programs and much more. It is our mission to help you make the best decision for your educational goals and future.

Our resources include:

The schools themselves (Are you a school administrator? Contact us if you would like to update your school's profile.)

And even Campus Explorer Members like you!

For even more up-to-date and accurate materials on admissions, applications and expenses, request information on Colorado State University - Pueblo now.

Sponsored Links
Advertisement
Get Admissions Information on Colorado State University - Pueblo! (It only takes a minute!)
STEP 1 2

Compare Colorado State University - Pueblo to your schools:

  • Principia College
  • Keller Graduate School of Management - Indianapolis
  • Central Pennsylvania College - Summerdale
  • Maryland Beauty Academy of Essex
  • Bradley University

Related College Searches

Colleges Near Colorado State University - Pueblo

More Info on Similar School Types

More Info on Related College Degrees

More Colleges Near Pueblo, CO

Online Schools & Distance Learning Programs

College Resources

College Degrees
Types of Colleges and Universities
See All Colleges by State
See All Colleges by Program or Online Program
Search All Colleges
Online Degree Programs at Online Schools
See All Online Degree Programs at Online Schools
Certificate Programs
See All Schools Offering Certificate Programs
See Online Schools Offering Online Certificate Programs
Master's Degree Programs
See All Schools Offering Master’s Degree Programs
See Online Schools Offering Online Master's Degrees
College Degree Programs & Areas-of-Study
See All College Programs & Areas of Study
See Online Schools Offering Online Degree Programs
Planning for College Guides
Career Information
Paying for College Guides
Top News in Education
Colorado State University - Pueblo
Pueblo, CO 81001
see details