Overview

This Apparel and Merchandising degree delivered at Colorado State University is accredited by the Textile and Apparel Programs Accreditation Commission (TAPAC) and National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Students must meet additional requirements in order to continue in the Apparel Design and Production concentration from freshman to sophomore year.

Concentrations

A concentration allows you to specialize in a certain area within your major, offering a depth of information and hands-on experiences that you may not otherwise get. Many students in this major will concentrate in one area to work in a specific field after college, as well as find mentors and internships before they even graduate.

Apparel Design and Production

Develop your creativity and STEM skills to engage in fashion design, from textile properties to apparel goods. You will complete coursework in aesthetics and design, illustration, pattern development, apparel construction techniques, and computer-aided design.

Product Development

Develop innovative products to meet consumer needs. You’ll learn how to create sustainable and inclusive products through sourcing, trend forecasting, product line development and management, quality assurance, and supply chain management.

Merchandising

Prepare for careers in the fashion and retail industries. You’ll complete coursework in consumer behavior, merchandising processes, management, merchandise buying, retail store design, and the global industry.

Career Options

Your career options with an Apparel and Merchandising degree can range from fashion-industry work to retail merchandising, outdoor apparel and gear design, marketing, fashion content creation, quality assurance, and beyond. Exploring your interests in the major’s three concentrations can help you find your ideal career path.

Apparel/Fashion Designer
Creative Director
Fashion Illustrator
Stylist
Merchandise Buyer
Retail Analyst
Advertising/Promotions Manager
Brand/Product Manager
Product Developer
Prototype Engineer
Import/Export Specialist
Content Creator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fashion Industries

Apparel and Merchandising Digital Technology

Awareness and Appreciation of Design

College Composition

Textiles

Fashion Illustration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

After this date, applications for admission are considered on a rolling basis and scholarships may not be available.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Collins, United States

Disciplines

Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Commerce View 90 other Bachelors in Commerce in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

All first-year freshman students apply using the Common Application.
Personal Statement - What we call a “personal statement” is called the “personal essay” in the Common Application. This short writing piece is your opportunity to help us understand what makes you unique, to share a talent or element of your identity that’s important to you, to describe what you are passionate about, or to highlight an accomplishment you’re proud of.
Submit your most recent transcripts or mark sheets. We will ask for additional materials if necessary.
All decisions are provisional until a final, official transcript verifying graduation is received.
Only transcripts sent directly from the school or stamped and sealed are considered official.
If a record is not in English, a certified literal English translation must accompany the transcript.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

36113 USD / year

≈ 36113 USD / year
Out-of-State

36113 USD / year

≈ 36113 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13774 USD / year

≈ 13774 USD / year

Additional Details

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE): $24,614 per year

Living costs

Fort Collins

United States

1210 - 1800 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Concentrations

Career Options

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Fort Collins

Funding

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