Apparently there's no place like home for Colorado high school graduates this year. Colorado State University and the University of Northern Colorado are each reporting large waves of applications from in-state students for next fall's freshman class.

As of May 15, CSU reported 8,548 in-state applications, up 1 percent over last year's total of 8,467. UNC has fielded 6,325 in-state applications. Out-of-state applications at CSU, meanwhile, slipped this year, with 6,390 requests for acceptance, down 6 percent. UNC reported 1,268 out-of-state applications.

Overall, to date CSU has received 14,938 applications, and expects the freshman class to total about 4,500, likely making it the largest incoming class ever. The previous freshman class record was 4,404 in 2008. The 2010 class is also shaping up to be the most ethnically diverse ever, with a 15 percent increase in minorities. UNC has received 7,593 applications, a 7 percent overall increase from 2009. The school expects 3 percent growth for the incoming class over last year's 2,377 freshman class.

The Group Real Estate Insider. In-state applications to CSU on record pace: UNC up 7%. Volume 34, No. 6.