Colorado State University

Overview:

• Founded in 1870 as Colorado Agricultural College
• Land-grant, research-intensive university
• Over 35,000 students enrolled
• 10 colleges and 60+ undergraduate majors
• 50+ graduate degree programs
• Notable achievements:
  • Top 100 public universities in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report)
  • Top 100 research universities in the world (Center for World University Rankings)
  • Home to the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)

Student Life:

• Over 400 student clubs and organizations
• 23 NCAA Division I sports teams
• Student support services:
  • Counseling and Psychological Services
  • Health and Wellness Services
  • Disability Services
• Campus facilities:
  • Student Recreation Center
  • Lory Student Center
  • Morgan Library

Academics:

• Academic resources:
  • Libraries with over 3 million volumes
  • Research centers and institutes
  • State-of-the-art laboratories
• Faculty:
  • Over 1,500 full-time faculty members
  • Renowned researchers and scholars
• Teaching methodologies:
  • Emphasis on hands-on learning
  • Small class sizes
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Academic support services:
  • Academic Success and Advising Center
  • Writing Center
  • Math Learning Center
• Unique academic programs or initiatives:
  • Honors College
  • Global Campus
  • Institute for the Built Environment

Top Reasons to Study Here:

• Top-ranked public university
• Strong research reputation
• Specialized facilities, such as the NCAR
• Industry connections through partnerships with major corporations
• Notable alumni, including:
  • Neil Armstrong, first man on the moon
  • Tim Allen, actor and comedian
  • Bill Ritter, former Governor of Colorado

Services:

• Counseling and Health Services:
  • Mental health counseling
  • Medical and dental care
• Housing:
  • On-campus residence halls and apartments
  • Off-campus housing assistance
• Library Resources:
  • Over 3 million volumes
  • Access to online databases and journals
• Technology Support:
  • IT Help Desk
  • Computer labs
• Career Development:
  • Career Services Center
  • Internships and job placement assistance