Quad
U. Kansas
Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Key differences on Students & campus

  1. 1

    Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a bit larger (25,538 vs. 21,217)

    Undergrads
  2. 2

    Colorado State University-Fort Collins has 2 pts more first-gen students than U. Kansas (24% vs. 22%)

    First-generation students
  3. 3

    U. Kansas is more diverse (index 0.50 vs. 0.49)

    Diversity index

Students

Students & campus

Who's on each campus, how many get Pell Grants or are the first in their family, and campus life.

Who's on campus

Undergrads
U. Kansas21.2K
Colorado State University-Fort Collins25.5K
Pell Grant share
U. Kansas20%
Colorado State University-Fort Collins21%
First-gen share
U. Kansas22%
Colorado State University-Fort Collins24%
Diversity index
U. Kansas0.50
Colorado State University-Fort Collins0.49

Who they are

Men
U. Kansas46%
Colorado State University-Fort Collins45%
Part-time students
U. Kansas8%
Colorado State University-Fort Collins10%
Students 25 and older
U. Kansas7%
Colorado State University-Fort Collins10%

Race & ethnicity

U. Kansas
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Black
  • Two or more
  • International
  • Other/unknown

Where they're from

First-years from in state
U. Kansas53%
Colorado State University-Fort Collins69%
First-years from other states
U. Kansas45%
Colorado State University-Fort Collins30%
First-years from abroad
U. Kansas2%
Colorado State University-Fort Collins0%
New transfer students this fall
U. Kansas1,219
Colorado State University-Fort Collins1,513
Transfers, share of new undergraduates
U. Kansas19%
Colorado State University-Fort Collins22%

Campus

U. Kansas
Small cityNCAA D-I FBS · Big Twelve ConferenceROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Midsize cityNCAA D-I FBS · Mountain West ConferenceROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research

LGBTQ+ policies

Each item is dated: either the college's own page, checked on that date, or a national list's claim, read on that date — never a plain “yes” or “no.” A key missing for a college isn't shown as “no”: nothing was found for it.

PolicyU. KansasColorado State University-Fort Collins
Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expressionNondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive housingGender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Gender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Chosen name and pronouns on campus recordsChosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Chosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive restrooms listed onlineGender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Gender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Student health plan covers transition-related care–Student health plan covers transition-related care: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)

All student numbers in the table

Sources:College Scorecard, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Fall 2023;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part C, residence of first-time students), Fall 2024;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part A, enrollment by level), Fall 2024;IPEDS directory (Institutional Characteristics: HD), 2025–26;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About 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