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Overview

Colorado State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Fort Collins, Colorado, United States. Established in 1870, Colorado State University (CSU) is a coeducational institution and is officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. CSU provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 156-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 90-99%. It is considered a least selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. CSU also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Colorado State University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Colorado State University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Colorado State University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Colorado State University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

Name
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Acronym CSU
Founded 1870
Motto
Colours Green and gold
Mascot CAM the Ram

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Location

Address 102 Administration Building
Fort Collins
80523-0100 Colorado
United States
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Colorado State University Phone Number (970) 491 6444
Colorado State University Fax Number (970) 491 7799
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Colorado State University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1925


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Colorado State University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
  • Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
  • American Animal Hospital Association
  • American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnostics
  • American Chemical Society
  • American Council for Construction Education
  • Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association
  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education
  • Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Association for Fire Ecology
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Colorado Department of Higher Education
  • Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
  • Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
  • Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
  • Council for Interior Design
  • Council for Interior Design Accreditation
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • Council on Education for Public Health
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • American Society of Landscape Architects, Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • Society for Range Management
  • Society of American Foresters
  • Teacher Education Accreditation Council


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Colorado State University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Colorado State University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Colorado State University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Colorado State University's academic range and degree level offering.



Colorado State University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Colorado State University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Colorado State University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Colorado State University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Colorado State University.



Colorado State University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro)
International
students		 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro) 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Colorado State University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Colorado State University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Colorado State University Admission Info


Colorado State University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Colorado State University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Colorado State University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Colorado State University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Colorado State University's acceptance rate ranges from 90 to 99%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Colorado State University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Colorado State University's Admission Office Admission Office

Office of Admissions, 1062 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins 80523-1062
(970) 491 6909


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Colorado State University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Colorado State University Size and Profile


Colorado State University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Colorado State University has a student enrollment ranging from 30,000 to 34,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


Colorado State University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Colorado State University's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.


Colorado State University's Control Type Control Type

Colorado State University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Colorado State University's Entity Type Entity Type

Colorado State University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Colorado State University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Colorado State University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Colorado State University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Colorado State University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


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Land Grant Institution Land Grant

This institution Is a land-grant university And has a special focus On promoting education And research in agriculture, engineering And other related fields. Land-grant universities are also well known To have a high commitment To Public service And outreach.


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Colorado State University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Colorado State University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Colorado State University Facilities


Colorado State University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Colorado State University's Library
Colorado State University-Fort Collins's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 1,196,893 physical volumes, 36,542 physical media, 180,977 digital/electronic media and 375 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 143 full-time employees, including 23 librarians. Colorado State University-Fort Collins's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Colorado State University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Colorado State University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 8,300 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Colorado State University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Colorado State University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Colorado State University Services


Colorado State University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Colorado State University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Colorado State University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Colorado State University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Colorado State University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Colorado State University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Colorado State University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Colorado State University
  • College of Agricultural Sciences
  • College of Health and Human Sciences
  • College of Business
  • Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering
  • College of Liberal Arts
  • College of Natural Sciences
  • College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
  • Warner College of Natural Resources

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Memberships and Affiliations

Colorado State University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Colorado State University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Colorado State University System (CSU System)
  • Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colorado State University public or private?

Colorado State University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Colorado State University profit or non-profit?

Colorado State University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Colorado State University in terms of enrollment?

Colorado State University has a student enrollment ranging from 30,000 to 34,999, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of Colorado State University in terms of academic staff?

Colorado State University's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.

Is Colorado State University a coeducational institution?

Colorado State University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Colorado State University use?

Colorado State University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Colorado State University affiliated with?

None.

Does Colorado State University admit international students?

Yes.

What is Colorado State University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Colorado State University's acceptance rate ranges from 90 to 99%, making it a least selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Colorado State University CSU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro). International students: 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Colorado State University CSU located?

Colorado State University is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States. Address: 102 Administration Building.

Is Colorado State University CSU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Colorado State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (since 1925).

Does Colorado State University offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Colorado State University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Colorado State University have a university library?

Yes Colorado State University-Fort Collins's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 1,196,893 physical volumes, 36,542 physical media, 180,977 digital/electronic media and 375 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 143 full-time employees, including 23 librarians. Colorado State University-Fort Collins's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Colorado State University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Colorado State University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 8,300 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Colorado State University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Colorado State University offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Colorado State University offer career services?

Yes

Does Colorado State University offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Colorado State University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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