Colorado State University

Overview

Colorado State University, one of the nation’s top-performing public research institutions, has more than 33,000 students. Founded in 1870 as Colorado’s land-grant institution, CSU is renowned for its world-class faculty and research and academic programs in infectious disease, atmospheric science, clean energy technologies, human and animal health, environmental science, global business and more.  Located at the base of the Rocky Mountain Foothills in Fort Collins, Colorado, CSU offers access to the natural beauty of the American west. With nearly 300 sun-filled days per year, students can enjoy top-tier outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking and skiing.  With a student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1, CSU ensures that students benefit from direct interactions with extraordinary teachers across all disciplines. Rooted in its land-grant philosophy, CSU emphasizes hands-on learning, combining classroom instruction with real-world experience in the field and laboratory.CSU consistently ranks as a top university in U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges and Universities” and is recognized for world-class teaching and research that ranks among the best in the nation. CSU is also recognized as one of the most sustainable universities in the world, and the first in the U.S. to receive a Platinum designation—the highest available—from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).  With a commitment to excellence, innovation and sustainability, CSU is the ideal destination for students seeking a hands-on, research-driven education in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

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