Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Minnesota State University-Mankato's yield is 13 pts higher than Colorado State University-Fort Collins's
Yield rate - 2
Minnesota State University-Mankato admits 88% vs. 89% at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Colorado State University-Fort CollinsAccessible
- Minnesota State University-MankatoAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
ACT composite,
Axis runs 17–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Colorado State University-Fort CollinsTest-blind
- Minnesota State University-MankatoTest-optional
How they read a record
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Minnesota State University-Mankato
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Colorado State University-Fort Collins | Minnesota State University-Mankato |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Required | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why