Colorado State University

About the university

Established in 1870, Colorado State University (CSU) ranks among the premier public research universities in the United States. The university is situated in the foothills of the picturesque Rocky Mountains near Fort Collins, just an hour from Denver, Colorado.

CSU is internationally acknowledged in various essential subjects, including cancer research, atmospheric science, animal science, climate change, forest and wildlife management, engineering, and water management.

At CSU, you will have the option to build a distinctive academic trajectory tailored to your objectives. You will become part of a nurturing campus featuring distinguished instructors, over 2,500 international students from 112 nations, and access to tools that will assist you in exploring your interests.

As a student at Colorado State University, you are motivated to realize your full potential and explore new opportunities both academically and extracurricularly. Investigate novel avenues, unveil fresh facets of your identity, and uncover the energy that is distinctly yours.

What's Our Difference?

We aim for Colorado State students, instructors, and staff from diverse backgrounds to feel esteemed, motivated, and enabled to realize their utmost potential. We together aspire to initiate profound change that enhances the world for all individuals.

Perhaps it is our vibrant campus in October, characterized by its vivid hues and descending foliage. Perhaps it is a spring promenade across the square, encircled by aromatic, flowering trees. Perhaps it is our dynamic, artistic city, featuring shimmering winter illuminations, summer concerts, and delectable cuisine. Perhaps it is our vibrant university community, abundant with organizations and cutting-edge facilities and research opportunities.

At Colorado State, you will experience a small-college atmosphere combined with the advantages of a large university: We are dedicated to education, sustainability, connectivity, and improving the world.

As an undergraduate, you will have access to research possibilities due to our designation as a Carnegie Class 1 research institution. You will participate in our unprecedented sustainability initiatives. You will gain access to over 500 groups and organizations to establish your community. Ultimately, you can relax in the most enjoyable ways: immersing yourself in our breathtaking mountain vistas, seeing the attractions in Old Town, or traversing our 300 miles of biking and hiking trails.

Campus and student enrollment

The main campus of Colorado State University lies right in the middle of Fort Collins. Having been serving Colorado since 1870, it is the sole land-grant university run by the state. With buildings in the foothills of Fort Collins, the Rocky Mountains, Denver, and even Mexico, CSU-Fort Collins spans the city, state, and continent.

CSU has record enrollment from the past ten years. 33,648 overall CSU students registered in fall 2023. Among them, 29,085 were on-campus students and 23,650 were undergraduate ones.

Colorado State University rankings

• #409 QS World University Rankings 2024.

• #151 U.S. News World Report – Best National Rankings 2024.

Services and amenities

Over the past 10 years, CSU has made $1.6 billion investments on its university. These modern buildings offer students' learning experiences cutting-edge technology, creative labs and inspirational classroom settings:

• The Michael Smith Natural Resources Facility

• The Suzanne and Walter Scott Jr. Bioengineering Facility

• The Nancy Richardson Design Center

• The Powerhouse Energy Campus

Initiatives for sustainability

CSU leads the way when it comes to the best buildings and practices. We’ve been recognized as the most sustainable campus in the world, according to theAssociation for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education 2023.

Career opportunities

CSU can assist students in establishing their presence within their respective industries:

• 85% of grads had plans within six months post-graduation.

• 600+ companies hire OPT/CPT international graduate students.

• $58,000 is the average beginning wage for undergraduate students, as reported by the CSU First Destination Report.

• $79,000 is the average beginning wage for international graduate students, as reported by the CSU First Destination Report.