By statute, Colorado State University is a comprehensive graduate research university with selective admission standards. Charged with offering a comprehensive array of baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral programs, it holds exclusive statewide authority for programs in agriculture, forestry, natural resources, and veterinary medicine.
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Top reasons to study here
- Support excellence in teaching and research
- Promote civic responsibility
- Encourage and reward innovation
Bachelor's programmes
Social Sciences (51)
- Bachelor Anthropology
- B.Sc. Business Administration
- B.Sc. Data Science - Economics
- B.A. Economics
- B.A. Ethnic Studies
- B.Sc. Geography
- B.Sc. Geology - Geophysics
- B.A. Political Science
- B.Sc. Psychology
- B.A. Sociology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (47)
- B.Sc. Animal Sciences
- B.Sc. Biochemistry
- B.Sc. Biochemistry - ASBMB
- Bachelor Biological Science
- B.Sc. Biomedical Sciences
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.A. Economics
- B.Sc. Engineering Science
- B.Sc. Geology - Geophysics
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Microbiology
- B.Sc. Natural Sciences
- B.Sc. Neuroscience
- B.Sc. Physics
- Bachelor Statistics
- B.Sc. Zoology
Arts, Design & Architecture (43)
- B.F.A. Art
- B.A. Art
- B.F.A. Art - Art Education
- B.A. Art - Art History
- BFA Art - Drawing
- BFA Art - Fibers
- BFA Art - Painting
- BFA Art - Pottery
- BFA Art - Sculpture
- B.A. Dance
- B.Sc. Landscape Architecture
- B.A. Music
- BM Music
- Concentration Option Music - Music Education - Choral
- Concentration Option Music - Music Education - Instrumental
- Concentration Option Music - Performance - Jazz Studies
- Concentration Option Music - Performance - Piano Pedagogy
- Concentration Option Music - Performance - String Pedagogy
- B.A. Theatre
Business & Management (39)
- B.Sc. Agricultural Business
- B.Sc. Agricultural Education
- B.Sc. Business Administration
- B.Sc. Construction Management
- B.A. Economics
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- Bachelor Statistics
Agriculture & Forestry (36)
- B.Sc. Agricultural Education
- B.Sc. Animal Sciences
- B.Sc. Equine Science
- B.Sc. Horticulture
- B.Sc. Soil and Crop Sciences
- B.Sc. Zoology
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (35)
- B.Sc. Environmental Health
- B.Sc. Geology
- B.Sc. Geology - Geology
- B.Sc. Geology - Geophysics
- B.Sc. Geology - Hydrogeology
- B.Sc. Natural Resource Tourism
- B.Sc. Restoration Ecology
- B.Sc. Soil and Crop Sciences
- B.Sc. Watershed Science
Applied Sciences & Professions (28)
- B.S.W. Social Work
Humanities (28)
- Bachelor Anthropology
- B.F.A. Art
- BFA Art - Painting
- B.A. English
- B.A. English - Language
- B.A. English - Literature
- B.A. History
- B.A. History - Language
- B.A. Philosophy
Education & Training (25)
- B.Sc. Agricultural Education
- B.F.A. Art - Art Education
- Concentration Option Music - Music Education - Choral
- Concentration Option Music - Music Education - Instrumental
- Concentration Option Music - Performance - Piano Pedagogy
- Concentration Option Music - Performance - String Pedagogy
Engineering & Technology (20)
- B.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering
- B.Sc. Construction Management
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- B.Sc. Engineering Science
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Medicine & Health (18)
- B.Sc. Animal Sciences
- B.Sc. Biomedical Sciences
- B.Sc. Environmental Health
- B.Sc. Equine Science
Computer Science & IT (12)
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.Sc. Data Science - Economics
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (9)
- B.Sc. Hospitality Management
- B.Sc. Natural Resource Tourism
Law (2)
Journalism & Media (1)
Pre-Bachelor's programmes
Humanities (29)
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in General
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in General - Anthropology
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in General - Art
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in General - English
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in General - Ethnic Studies
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in General - History
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in General - Music
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in General - Philosophy
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in General - Social Work
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in General - Sociology
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in General - Statistics
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in General - Theatre
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in General - Women's Studies
- Pre-Bachelor Undergraduate Transfer Program
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (16)
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in General - Geography
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in Sciences - Chemistry
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in Sciences - Geology
Social Sciences (16)
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in General - Anthropology
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in General - Economics
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in General - Ethnic Studies
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in General - Geography
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in General - Sociology
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in General - Women's Studies
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in Sciences - Psychology
Business & Management (15)
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in Agricultural Sciences
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in General - Economics
Engineering & Technology (15)
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in Engineering
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in General - Animal Science
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in General - Data Science
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (14)
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in General - Statistics
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in Mathematics
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in Mathematics - Mathematics
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in Sciences
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in Sciences - Biochemistry
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in Sciences - Chemistry
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in Sciences - Microbiology
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in Sciences - Neuroscience
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in Sciences - Physics
Medicine & Health (13)
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in Sciences
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in Sciences - Geology
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in Sciences - Microbiology
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in Sciences - Neuroscience
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in Sciences - Physics
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in Sciences - Psychology
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in Sciences - Zoology
Agriculture & Forestry (12)
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in Agricultural Sciences
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in General - Animal Science
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in Sciences - Zoology
Applied Sciences & Professions (6)
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in General - Social Work
Arts, Design & Architecture (6)
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in Dance
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in General - Art
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in General - Fine Arts
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in General - Music
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in General - Theatre
Computer Science & IT (6)
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in Computer Science
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in Dance - Dance
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One in General - Data Science
Education & Training (2)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
Journalism & Media (1)
About
History
Founded in 1870 as the Colorado Agricultural College, Colorado State University is now among the nation's leading research universities. Our world-class research in infectious disease, atmospheric science, clean energy technologies, environmental science, and biomedical technology attracted more than $300 million in research funding annually.
Education
Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States and the world.
Research
Qualified undergraduate and graduate students have many opportunities to engage in research and creative activity while enrolled at CSU. These opportunities allow students to enhance their education by working closely with a faculty mentor.
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Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
201
2019
201
2018
201
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2021
443 -1
2020
442 8
2019
450
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2021
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2020
401
2019
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World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2021
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2020
266 4
2019
270
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
Colorado State University Housing & Dining Services offers a variety of housing options for everyone on campus. Use the links below to learn all about the residence halls and university apartments, as well as specific services Housing & Dining offers throughout it’s residences.
Medical services
CSU Health Network is every student’s home for health and well-being at Colorado State University. We are committed to care of body and mind to help students succeed in college and life.
Student Life
Campus life
- Visits at Colorado State aren’t one-size-fits-all. We care about where you are in your search process and what kind of information you’re looking for.
- That’s why we offer a variety of programs and visit opportunities throughout the year. Whether you’re exploring all of your college options, or you already have your heart set on joining the Ram Family, we are sure to have a visit opportunity that suits your interests, passions, and educational goals.
Sports facilities
- Take the competition to the next level by joining a sport club, which are student-managed teams that train together, travel, and compete on a national level. We offer dozens of programs ranging from Rugby and Soccer to Water Polo and Rodeo.
- As student-managed organizations, team members are involved in fundraising, coaching selection, budgets, and more. Sport Clubs students are serious athletes and games/matches are held throughout the state and country. Our teams are kind of a big deal, too, raking in over 25 national championships! Way to be, Rams!
Student clubs
With more than 500 registered student organizations, you’re bound to find a way to connect to our community. If none of our clubs piques your interest, you can always start your own.
Accreditation
- Colorado State is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges. To ensure academic excellence and fiscal stability, this accreditation requires an institutional review at a minimum of every ten years.
- As Colorado State University reaffirms its academic accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, the University has prepared a self-study which is posted, along with other information about the accreditation process.
Student Reviews
Your mind is your best asset, expand it at CSU
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
CSU has always been very good to me, I have through its academics been able to bring myself to new intellectual heights. The classes at CSU are generally informative and useful while the student life is lively and engaging. Professors at this school are willing to take on motivated and talented students to as employees which also is a great opportunity. The only detriments...
CSU!
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
It was amazing and there were ample resources for students to succeed.
Citius, altius, fortius!
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
Faculty of Forestry in Belgrade has different types of tutors with different styles and they request different thing in there on way. One bad thing about my faculty is that we wouldn't learn much about the landscape architecture through engineering or in practical things (those were the things that we learn on horticulture part)...we were mostly free to create artistic...
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