About CSU
Colorado State University is one of the nation’s top public research universities and an institution on the rise. In the last decade, CSU has produced record enrollment, built on all-time highs in student diversity and student success; record fundraising far outpacing ambitious goals; groundbreaking research driven by a highly productive faculty; a campus revitalized by a transformational building campaign; and, perhaps most important, an unrivaled learning environment where nine of 10 recent graduates say they would choose CSU again and rate their education as excellent.
The CSU System
It’s one thing to be located in a community, another entirely to be part of it. To know its attributes, its successes, and its challenges. To be a dedicated partner in seeking solutions that will best position communities and their citizens for the future. The Colorado State University System and its three campuses are just such partners for the state of Colorado. Our programs and our alumni are ingrained in communities across the state, joining every day with fellow citizens, policy makers, businesses, and organizations to spark innovation, hone ideas, and improve economic vibrancy and quality of life for the people of Colorado. At the heart of our work is a profound mission: providing access to educational excellence and opportunities that arise from it.
Rams Succeed
And success looks a little bit different to every incoming student, every new graduate, every established alum. At Colorado State, we create the environment, learning resources, and experiences students need to realize their visions. Our grads leave campus with everything they need to achieve their dreams.
Academics
Institution
As a leading public research university, Colorado State has the breadth of programs to address the wide range of issues facing society. As a land-grant university, we have the focus to pragmatically deal with these issues and develop the education, research, and outreach programs to make our world a better place.
People
In a million ways, every single day, the people of Colorado State University embrace and carry out our important mission, and bring passion, expertise, and real knowledge to our duty to our state, nation, and world.
Accolades
CSU ranks among the top universities in the world across a wide range of disciplines. From U.S. News & World Report to The Financial Times to Sierra Magazine to Military Times, CSU is lauded among the best educational institutions in the state, nation, and world. See some of CSU’s recent top accolades.
Faculty
Our faculty have a strong history of gaining national and international acclaim. In May 2019, Dr. Susan VandeWoude, associate dean for research in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, was elected to the National Academy of Sciences, a top honor in recognition of her distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. She joined University Distinguished Professor Diana Wall, director of the School of Global Environmental Sustainability and a professor in the Department of Biology, who was elected to the prestigious organization in 2018. The total number of NAS members from Colorado State University is now 11.
Research
CSU is a research powerhouse consistently counted among the top performing research universities in the nation – each year for the past decade posting more than $300 million in expenditures. A leader in areas such as atmospheric science, energy, water, veterinary and translational medicine, natural resources, chemistry, occupational therapy, and anthropology, and with ongoing and traditional strength in areas such as engineering and food production, CSU is clearly established as a premier research institution.
Students
At its core, CSU is an institution fully committed to student success, and to creating a learning environment that produces successful graduates, no matter their background. CSU has earned a reputation to envy for its student success initiatives, and has been selected by APLU as one of five colleges and universities to serve as national models.
Extension
CSU Extension’s programs serve every Colorado county, providing skills to help Coloradans solve problems and live well. Extension consistently scores 4-plus (out of 5) from county commissioners. Designated an Innovation & Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, CSU was further recognized by APLU in 2018 with the IEP Universities Talent award as “an exemplary and innovative leader among higher education institutions.”
First Generation
As a student-centered institution, CSU was the first university in the nation in 1984 to offer First Generation scholarships, providing support and nurturing to students who were the first in their families to attend college. Today, true to our land-grant heritage, this focus still informs us, and 1 in 4 of our students is a First Generation scholar.
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Alumni Association
The Alumni Association is about the past, the present, and the future of Colorado State University.
Shared Governance
Shared governance at CSU is designed to engage the entire University community through direct and representative participation in planning and decision-making.
SOURCE
A central hub for all Colorado State University news produced by our award-winning campus network of communications and public relations professionals.
The Conversation
Colorado State University is a participating institution with The Conversation, an international platform for distribution of our faculty’s research to a general audience.
Team Social
CSU’s award-winning Team Social manages the University’s key social platforms including: Facebook (165K+ followers), Twitter (63K+ followers), LinkedIn (236K+ followers) and Instagram (83K+ followers).