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Colorado State University

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

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Colorado State University Average Tuition Fee Per Year

Undergraduate

$ 31,962

Postgraduate

$ 31,108

Costs per year

Overall cost of living

$ 13,038

Campus accommodation

$ 8,280

Please note that fees will vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.