Pilot program offers guaranteed CSU admission to in-state high schoolers with a 3.0 GPA or higher

Colorado State University’s Ft. Collins campus

Colorado State University has launched a pilot admission program in which Colorado high school students who apply for Fall 2027 are guaranteed admission with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

The move comes just in time for Colorado Free Application Days, Oct. 20-22. Applying to CSU is always free for Colorado students; CSU started this access leadership in the state a few years ago.

The pilot program builds on the momentum created by Colorado’s recently launched guaranteed admission program with the Denver Public School District and the growing emphasis on college access and attainment. The move further establishes CSU as Colorado’s premier access-focused institution by offering a simple, transparent admission pathway for qualified Colorado students.

Expanding opportunity

CSU officials say the pilot also aligns with CSU’s land-grant mission, reinforcing its longstanding commitment to educational access, social mobility and serving residents across all regions of the state.

“Colorado students are central to CSU’s mission, and their success is essential to the future of our institution and our state,” said Kevin MacLennan, vice president for enrollment and access. “The new guaranteed admission program reflects CSU’s strong commitment to expanding educational opportunity for Colorado residents and providing a transparent pathway to higher education. We want Colorado students and families to know that CSU values their aspirations, welcomes their talents and is dedicated to helping them achieve their goals. By investing in Colorado students, CSU is investing in the workforce, communities and economic vitality of Colorado for generations to come.”

Provost and Executive Vice President Lise Youngblade said reducing barriers to higher education advances CSU’s land-grant mission and its top priority of student success.

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