Colorado State University
Colorado State University is a public research university located in Fort Collins, Colorado, and proud home to over 30,000 doers, builders and makers committed to making the world a better place. Our focus rests on research, innovation and creating a more sustainable world via hands-on learning in over 200 programs of study. Students don't shy away from getting their hands dirty - over 60% of Rams take part in an internship and half are involved in a club or student organization. At CSU, we think bigger. We ask the hard questions, follow our passions, and take pride in the process as much as the result.
Accepts first-year applicationsWestPublicSuburbanLarge (15,000+)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Design
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Public health
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
- Distance/online learning
Application information
First-year
You are considered a freshman/first-year applicant if you’ve never attended college OR all of your college credits were earned prior to high school graduation. Jump into the freshman application guide for more info: https://admissions.colostate.edu/apply/freshmen/.
International freshman guide: https://admissions.colostate.edu/apply/international-freshmen/
International freshman guide: https://admissions.colostate.edu/apply/international-freshmen/
Transfer
You are considered a transfer applicant if you've enrolled in any amount of college course work after high school graduation. We do not accept the Common App transfer application. Instead, you can access our transfer instructions and application here: https://admissions.colostate.edu/apply/transfer/ .
International transfer guide: https://admissions.colostate.edu/apply/international-transfer/
International transfer guide: https://admissions.colostate.edu/apply/international-transfer/
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Additional information
Colorado students apply for free! Use the "Colorado Free App EVERY Day" institutional fee waiver* in our college questions section if you attend a Colorado high school or live in Colorado.
*If you qualify for a need-based waiver, use the Common App waiver if you plan to apply to multiple schools.
*If you qualify for a need-based waiver, use the Common App waiver if you plan to apply to multiple schools.
Visit us
Visits at Colorado State can be customized to fit your interests. We care about where you are in your search process and what kind of information you’re looking for. That’s why we offer a variety of programs and visit opportunities throughout the year. Whether you’re exploring all of your college options, or you already have your heart set on joining the Ram Family, we are sure to have a visit opportunity that suits your interests, passions, and educational goals.
Explore your visit options: https://admissions.colostate.edu/visits-events/
Take our virtual tour: https://www.youvisit.com/tour/colostate/colostate
Explore your visit options: https://admissions.colostate.edu/visits-events/
Take our virtual tour: https://www.youvisit.com/tour/colostate/colostate