Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
Fort Collins, CO
You're limitless—we are too.
At Colorado State University, you’ll find students and faculty working toward something better—a better world, a better solution, a better you. Our students graduate to well-paying jobs in fields they love, study at 200+ graduate schools, and are known for their strong academic skills and solid life experience. Our hometown of Fort Collins reflects our energetic yet relaxed community. It’s hard to resist our accessible foothills and tree-lined streets: one visit and you’ll see what we mean.
Learning with purpose and proven success
CSU’s progressive academics engage students by tackling problems and issues they’re passionate about. In fact, 90% of freshmen report they’re “solving complex, real-world problems” here on campus. The University's limitless educational paths and challenging academics provide a foundation for the future in any career path, with 84% of our graduates in jobs related to their career plans not long after leaving CSU.
At Colorado State, there’s this energy we all share—this undeniable excitement for what’s next. And it’s a feeling you can only find here.
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#151 in National Universities | U.S. News & World Report, 2024 |
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#80 in Top Public Schools | U.S. News & World Report, 2024 |
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Top 1% of universities worldwide | The Center for World University Rankings, 2023 |
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Named one of "The Best 389 Colleges" | The Princeton Review |
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Top 7% in the Nation for faculty excellence | Niche, 2024 |
Home vibrant home
If you’ve read a “best of” list, you’ve heard of Fort Collins. With 160,000 residents and growing, people are flocking here to live, work, and play.
Stay and play
We know how to use 300+ days of sunshine, with 35,000 acres of natural areas, 48 city parks, 10 miles of river, and 315 miles of bike lanes and trails.
Spirit of adventure
There’s a lot to do just a short drive away from the foothills of the Rocky Mountains: summit a peak, reel in a big catch, or just lounge beside a mountain lake.
Real opportunity
Our entrepreneurial spirit, combined with a global outlook, makes Fort Collins a magnet for innovation, careers, and healthy, happy people.
