Colorado State University (CSU)

(Fort Collins, CO)

Colorado State is a public university. Founded in 1870, it became a land-grant college in 1879, and was granted university status in 1957. Its 562-acre main campus is located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, in Fort Collins, 65 miles north of Denver.

Admissions

72.2%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

3.3
  • January 01, 2011
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1500–1840 SAT Total
  • 500–610 SAT Reading
  • 510–640 SAT Math
  • 490–590 SAT Writing
  • 22–27 ACT Composite
  • 21–27 ACT English
  • 21–27 ACT Math
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$18,054
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $6,318
  • $22,240
  • $10,610
  • $1,126

Will I Like It

24,142
number of undergraduates
  • Public
  • City
  • No affiliation
  • 52% Women

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics, Tourism & Hospitality

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Fitness, Health Administration, Nutrition, Pre-Med, Veterinary

Humanities

English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, Writing

Journalism & Communication

Debate & Speech

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Public Service

Parks & Recreation, Social Work

Science & Math

Animal Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Math, Meteorology, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Family & Consumer Sciences, Psychology, Sociology

Visual Arts & Design

Apparel & Textiles, Interior Design

Extra Curriculars

Animals, Books, Chess, Anthropology Club, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Block & Bridle Club, Debate, Dogs, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, Debate Team, Jogging, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Forensics Team, Sports, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Travel, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Working Out, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Yoga, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

102 Administration Building
Fort Collins, CO 80523-0100
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