Colorado State University is one of our nation's leading research universities with world-class research in infectious disease, atmospheric science, clean energy technologies, and environmental science
Colorado State University is the “university of choice” for Colorado residents – 30% of all of Colorado's science, math, engineering and technology majors pursue degrees at CSU. In addition to its excellent programs in those areas, CSU offers among the very best professional programs in the United States in veterinary medicine, occupational therapy, journalism, agriculture and construction management.
Colorado State University is a public institution of higher learning located in Fort Collins, Colorado in the United States. Colorado State University is the state's land grant university and the flagship campus university of the Colorado State University System. The current enrollment is approximately 25,000 students. The university has approximately 1,400 faculty in eight colleges and 55 academic departments. Bachelor's degrees are offered in 62 fields of study, with Master's degrees in 59 fields. Colorado State confers doctoral degrees in 38 fields of study, in addition to a professional degree in veterinary medicine.
Colorado State University is a land-grant institution classified as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University-Extensive. CSU was founded as Colorado Agricultural College in 1870, six years before the Colorado Territory gained statehood. It was one of 68 land-grant colleges established under the Morrill Act of 1862. Canon City received a prison around the same time that CSU was set to be in Fort Collins--the two places fought over who would receive the prison and who would receive the university. Doors opened to a freshman class of 5 students in 1879. In 1935, the school became the Colorado State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, or Colorado A&M, and was renamed Colorado State University in 1957.
The university has operated under four different names:
The act to create the university was signed by Colorado Territory governor Edward M. McCook in 1870 arising from the Morrill Act. During the first years of its official existence, the university existed only on paper. A board of 12 trustees was formed to "purchase and manage property, erect buildings, establish basic rules for governing the institutions and employ buildings." But the near complete lack of funding by the territorial legislature for this mission severely hampered progress.
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| Percent of Students International: | 2% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 20% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Mountain West Conference) Basketball (Mountain West Conference) Track (Mountain West Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 4,562 | $ 15,524 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 3,381 | $ 14,343 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,181 | $ 1,181 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,144 | 16% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,581 | 10% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 2,487 | 37% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,564 | 37% | |
Any Aid: |
68% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 88% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 43% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 500, Math: 510 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 610, Math: 620 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 90% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 22, Verbal: 21, Math: 20 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 26, Verbal: 26, Math: 26 |
| Application Fee: | $ 50.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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My girlfriend(future wife) is planning on going to vet school at Colorado State University in Fort Collins after we have received our bachelor's degrees, which is in two years. Being separated for four years while she gets her degree seems less than ideal. I know finding a job can be a very competitive process, and if I followed her, I'd be moving to a college city that I'm assuming would favor its own graduates to most outside universities'. Would it be feasible for me to plan on getting a decent job in engineering out there?
note: I should be receiving my bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University after spring 2009, and I currently have about a 3.5
17 months ago
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be leave it or not you might have an easier time. what i have heard from a career consular is that many employers look for diversity to bring to the work play. think of something that you can bring from your Texas back round that would make you more of an asset to a future employer. really its alot less about where you went to school then you think, headhunters make up there mind about you with in the first 10 seconds of meeting you. so dress as nice as you can (button shirt, tie, jacket, ect.) and walk in confident don't shuffle your feet. if your too lazy to pick up your feet what does that say about the rest of you?
hope that helps have a good time in Colorado
not to mention with a 3.5 you might get a bunch of grad school grants so i would look into that
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What is a good Colorado collage?
i live in a really small place in south eastern part of the state and i dont want to get far away from my family also whats a good university and a good community collage because i want to go to a community collage first then i want to go to a university finnaly i want to go to a collage with a really mediaum sized campus not to big please help
18 months ago
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The only really good school in Colorado is University of Colorado-Boulder.
Colorado State University is okay, but it's not nearly as nice, and the campus is ugly. I spent a summer there, so I know.
Community College is probably a waste of time, so don't bother with it if you can get in at a regular school.
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colorado state university?
what are some reasons CSU is a good university? should i apply there? what are major programs that would make it better then different schools? also what are some other schools in colorado that are worth looking at.
i have always kind of wished i could go there, just because i wanted to live near my aunt, but now i am wondering if i really should check it out, but i dont really know what i want to major in. =] thank you guys! ily!
18 months ago
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CSU is not competitive. If you are looking for a great college, apply to the University of Colorado at Boulder. It is a lot better school than CSU. The only major that may make CSU worth looking into is if you wanted to be a vet. Boulder is a better town and only about 1 hour from CSU.
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I am looking into the Colorado State University Distance MBA program and it looks to be decent, but I would like to hear from people who are in the program or who have completed it. What do you think about it? How difficult is it to get into a CSU MBA program? What score is needed on a GMAT? I hope to get a waiver due to work experience but not sure if it is worth trying for or if I should just take the GMAT. Any information is desired.
20 months ago
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I didn't get my MBA from CSU, but it was on my final list of canidates.
First, if you can talk them into waiving the GMAT, go that route. The GMAT's not that hard, but it is 250 dollars, which, in my opinion, is highway robbery.
The reason I didn't go with CSU was becasue all the class lectures were delivered by the mail after the class was given on campus. It's not as convient as a totally web-based MBA, especally if you travel a lot- and I'm on the other side of the country, which would have meant a 5+ day delay to get every lecture.
That's the only negative aspect I ever unearthed to it. Reputation-wise, it's in the top 10% of distance MBAs out there.
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Attention Colorado college students?
I'm looking to move to the Denver area in about two years... what kinds of colleges do you have? I know here in California we have two systems: the UC (Univ. of CA) and the CSU (Cal State Univ.). The UC's are drastically more expensive, often have higher entrance requirements, while the CSU's are a little cheaper and still offer the same courses. I am looking for more of the CSU type universities, and any decent junior colleges in the Denver area. This would be for a comp sci degree... help? thanks! :)
22 months ago
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Colorado State University has a great reputation. It's much cheaper if you're In State though, which you won't be just moving in.
There are also community colleges.
Beware though, Coloradans don't all like Californians. There's a saying "don't Californicate Colorado".
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23 months ago
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University of Montana is safer. But it all depends on the course really.
CSU has a great reputation in some departments, and is a total joke in others. I have a friend who went there for sociology and had a terrible experience and it didn't help him get a job, but he was attracted by the overall reputation.
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I am in high school and I trying to narrow down my college search and I was wondering if anyone knew of any good zoology undergraduate programs? Any top notch programs?
I read Colorado State University has a zoology major. Does anyone know if it is any good?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
24 months ago
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Yes, Colorado State U. has an excellent Zoology program and one of the country's best Veterinary schools. Some universities have a "biology" major rather than a separate "zoology" program. Other good zoology programs include: Michigan State University, North Carolina State University, and Penn State University. If you are in Colorado, I would recommend either Colorado State University or the University of Colorado (EPOB). You need to decide at what level of biology you eventually want to work. Below the organism level in physiology, molecular biology, etc., at the organism level in animal husbandry, veterinary medicine etc., or above the organism level in ecology, wildlife management etc. During your pursuit of a B.S. or B.A., you will find which areas are of most interest to you.
DemoDicky gave some examples of career options, however, in order to pursue your own research at a university or institute you will need a Ph.D. and postdoctoral training as a Research Associate.
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which university is better for an unergraduate journalism degree.
25 months ago
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I'd say Colorado State because you have the resources of a big city like Denver nearby.
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how good is colorado state university.?
26 months ago
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In general, XXX State University is never as good as The University of XXX. Colorado is no exception. Colorado State is a respectible third tier university -- but is not nearly as good a The University of Colorado. You can get a good education there. But there are a couple hundred universities in the country where you could do better.
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CSU or CU?
What school is better? Colorado State University or Colorado University?
I am going to CSU-- just want to know how many people are Ram Fans out there.. lol
30 months ago
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I prefer CSU, but it depends on you major and how far you want to go with your degree.
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Do you know what the Pre-vet programs are like??
32 months ago
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#1) Colorado State University is ranked #2 in the country.
#2) I have also known 3 graduates from the Veterinary school and they are all gainfully employed and were thrilled with their education.
I was a Biology/Zoology major (my original intention was vet-school) at CSU and found their coursework challenging, but not incredibly difficult. The number of offered electives is quite impressive and the core Bio classes give you a strong background.
I steered away from Veterinary school because I found my true love... epidemiology.
And finally...
Fort Collins is a GREAT place to live. 45 minutes to Boulder, 1 hour to Denver. It is right next to the foothills with great mountain views.
Good luck with your decision, and truthfully, bias aside, if you do well in your undergrad program, either school will be fine.
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I'm 16. I will graduate this year. I live outside USA and wanna come over for university. after I get my bachelor's degree I also wanna go to the Law school in USA. any advice please?? What should I do? what should I major in if I wanna be a lawyer.Is lawyer a good job in USA??? any other career suggestions please??????? PLEASE HELP ME WITH IT
thank you
33 months ago
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I would recommend DU for anything law related. CSU is a good school, but is sort of aimed towards agriculture and sciences, at least as far as I know (things like veterinary medicine) DU is more of a business and law school.
Law is a really good field to get into in the united states, yeah.
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