About Colorado State University
CSU (Colorado State University) was founded in 1870. Colorado Agricultural College was the name of the university's first campus. The university's initial structure, Old Main, was completed in 1878, and the university began accepting students in 1879, with only two faculty members and a president. It currently includes eight colleges that offer education in a variety of subjects. The university has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).
The CSU main campus, located in the heart of Fort Collins, spans 586 acres and includes a 101-acre veterinary teaching hospital. There is also an agricultural campus, a mountain campus, and a foothills campus at the university. It also comprises a 4,043-acre tract used by Colorado State Forest Service research centres and stations. The city of Fort Collins is located near the Rocky Mountains, with 14,000-foot peaks and foothills visible and accessible to people. Students and staff members are frequently observed participating in outdoor activities such as rafting, skiing, and hiking.The university is located in a prime and convenient position to the north of Denver's urban area, only an hour's drive from Denver International Airport.
Agriculture, anthropology, environment, engineering, business, sciences, mathematics, arts, biochemistry, geology, geography, philosophy, history, political science, social sciences, economics, design, architecture, journalism, and languages are among the many doctoral, graduate, and undergraduate degree programmes offered by CSU. Over 28,000 students and 1,500 faculty members attend the research-oriented institution. CSU has a strong worldwide network, with a big number of international students and strong ties to a variety of foreign institutions, providing its students with a global perspective.The institution aspires to provide students with high-quality practical and professional training in order to increase their employability.
Colorado State University Rankings
A table showing Colorado State University's ranking trends over the previous four years by several ranking agencies can be seen below:
Ranking Agency |
2024 Rank |
QS Ranking |
#409 |
THE |
#400-500 |
CWUR |
- |
ARWU |
- |
Colorado State University Tuition Fees
Courses |
Duration |
Tuition Fees |
MBA (1 Courses) |
23 month |
USD 23604 |
Engineering (1 Courses) |
4 year |
USD 26010 |
Science (3 Courses) |
4 year |
USD 30495 |
Management (1 Courses) |
4 year |
USD 26010 |
Colorado State University Entry Requirements
Courses |
Exam |
Engineering |
IELTS , TOEFL , PTE |
Management |
IELTS , TOEFL , PTE |
MBA |
IELTS , TOEFL , PTE |
Science |
TOEFL , IELTS |
Admission Standards - Difficult
SAT |
1070/1290 |
ACT |
23/29 |
GPA |
3.61 |
Applications Accepted - 81.4%
Applications Due |
May 11, 2021 |
Applicant Competition |
Very Low |
Application Fee |
$50 |
Colorado State University Cost of Attendance
- The cost of attendance for students attending Colorado State University is calculated by adding the tuition fees, housing and meals, books and supplies, transportation, and other educational costs.
- The approximate cost of attendance for Undergraduate and Graduate International students, living off-campus is estimated below:
Type of fee |
Undergraduate (USD) |
Graduate (USD) |
Tuition & General Fees |
31,712 |
30,858 |
Housing & Meals |
11,440 |
11,440 |
Books & Supplies |
1,200 |
720 |
Transportation |
1,826 |
1,826 |
Other Educational Costs |
1,790 |
1,922 |
Total |
47,968 |
46,766 |