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.
- #201 Ranking
- 212 Bachelors
- 1,634 Academic Staff
- 26,464 Students
- 1,588 Students (int'l)
- 14,026 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- Support excellence in teaching and research
- Promote civic responsibility
- Encourage and reward innovation
Bachelor's programmes
Social Sciences (46)
- B.A. Anthropology
- B.Sc. Business Administration
- B.Sc. Data Science - Economics
- B.A. Economics
- B.A. Ethnic Studies
- B.Sc. Geography
- B.Sc. Geology
- B.Sc. Geology - Geophysics
- B.A. Political Science
- B.Sc. Psychology
- B.A. Sociology
Arts, Design & Architecture (42)
- 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 - Performance - Jazz Studies
- Concentration Option Music - Performance - Piano Pedagogy
- B.A. Theatre
Business & Management (39)
- B.Sc. Agricultural Business
- B.Sc. Agricultural Education
- B.Sc. Business Administration
- B.Sc. Construction Management
- B.Sc. Data Science - Economics
- B.A. Economics
- B.Sc. Hospitality Management
- B.Sc. Mathematics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (37)
- B.Sc. Agricultural Business
- B.Sc. Geography
- 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
Humanities (37)
- B.A. Anthropology
- 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. English
- B.A. English - Literature
- B.A. History
- B.A. History - Language
- B.A. Philosophy
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (37)
- B.Sc. Animal Science
- B.Sc. Biochemistry
- B.Sc. Biological Science
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Geology - Geology
- B.Sc. Geology - Geophysics
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Natural Sciences
- B.Sc. Neuroscience
- B.Sc. Physics
- B.Sc. Zoology
Agriculture & Forestry (33)
- B.Sc. Agricultural Business
- B.Sc. Agricultural Education
- B.Sc. Animal Science
- B.Sc. Equine Science
- B.Sc. Horticulture
- B.Sc. Soil and Crop Sciences
- B.Sc. Zoology
Applied Sciences & Professions (25)
- B.S.W. Social Work
Education & Training (21)
- B.Sc. Agricultural Education
- B.F.A. Art - Art Education
- Concentration Option Music - Music Education - Choral
- Concentration Option Music - Performance - Piano Pedagogy
- B.Sc. Psychology
Medicine & Health (20)
- B.Sc. Animal Science
- B.Sc. Equine Science
- B.Sc. Psychology
Engineering & Technology (15)
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering
- B.Sc. Construction Management
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Computer Science & IT (10)
- 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
Journalism & Media (2)
About
History
Colorado State University is a land-grant university. The concept of land-grant institutions is rooted in converging social, political, and cultural changes in the United States during the mid-19th century. In a tumultuous era of Civil War and westward expansion, U.S. Representative Justin Morrill of Vermont proposed creating a public college in every state that would be supported by federal grants of public land. Most of the available public land at the time was in the west.
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.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
201
2021
201
2020
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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
276 -10
2022
266 14
2021
280
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.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
401 -50
2022
351 50
2021
401
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.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
408 23
2022
431 12
2021
443
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.
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.
Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) are programs organized to introduce and integrate academic and social learning in residence hall settings through faculty involvement.
Students who have been accepted to a Residential Learning Community will have the opportunity to be part of that community regardless of the building in which they are assigned to live.
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
Ammons Hall is also home to the Office of Admissions. Daily information sessions and tours of campus are offered every weekday and select Saturdays and evenings year-round with the exception of most federal holidays. Tours are guided by current CSU students and highlight the University's rich traditions, collaborative academic environment and thriving campus life. In addition, prospective students can choose from a range of specialized visit experiences and College/Department programs to learn more about CSU.
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
- All academic and professional degrees and all course credits earned at CSU are regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission to provide assurance that course credits and degrees earned at CSU meet rigorous quality standards. Accreditation is a requirement for federal financial aid funding and may be a requirement for some employment opportunities, professional licensure, and graduate education.
Student Reviews
Difficult but there is hlep
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The program itself is difficult, but CSU has many support systems. There are tutors and mental health resources. It has been fun to network because of how big the student population is.
My Experience at Colorado State University
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Overall I had a very positive experience with CSU. During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, several of my courses did not adapt well to the online environment. I felt as if my learning was severely impacted by this and is part of why I chose to apply for a masters program before pursuing further graduate school.
In this department, which I will be studying, I will be a remarkable and successful student among many students.
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I studied English for a year and I will start my department this year. I am very excited for this department and I want to have a successful academic life.
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