Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Type: Public research university
About
Colorado State University At-a-Glance (Data current as of 2014-15)
Founded: 1870
Enrollment: 27,086
International Students: 2,000+
Countries Represented: 93+
Bachelor’s Degrees: 71
Master’s/PhD Degrees: 128
Campus Size: 495 acres
Research: $308M
Faculty: 1,780
Colorado State University is one of the nation’s leading research universities, classified in the top tier by the Carnegie Foundation, and conducting world‐class research in infectious disease, atmospheric science, clean energy technologies and environmental science. Founded in 1870, CSU enrolls almost 30,000 students annually. Both inside and outside the classroom, students have unparalleled access to a diverse range of cultural, recreational, and educational activities to enhance the outstanding experience they receive at CSU. Nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins is a vibrant, friendly community known for its safety, clean air and water, reasonable cost of living, and many recreational opportunities. It is less than an hour north of Denver.
Programs offered include:
More than 150 programs are offered in 8 colleges including Agricultural Sciences, Business, Engineering, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts, Natural Sciences, Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, and the Warner College of Natural Resources.
Athletics:
The Colorado State University athletic teams are known as the ‘Rams’. They participate in the Mountain West Conference and are members of the NCAA Division I.
Men’s teams: Basketball, cross country, football, golf, and track and field.
Women’s teams: Basketball, cross country, diving, golf, softball, swimming, tennis, track, and volleyball.
School Information:
Housing:
A wide variety of live-on housing options are available through their Residence Halls.
Off campus housing is also a popular option, and support is offered in finding suitable housing.
Entry Requirements:
Direct Entry Requirements: http://admissions.colostate.edu/apply
Pathway Entry Requirements (for students who wish to strengthen their academic credentials or English proficiency before applying to a degree program): http://www.intohigher.com/csu
Each application is considered on an individual basis. To be a strong candidate, the factors considered include but are not limited to an evaluation of the following items:
- Equivalent 3.25 GPA on the U.S. 4.0 scale with demonstrated academic rigor and positive trends in grades. UStudy can help with converting your high school grades into a GPA equivalent. Applicants may be considered with a cumulative GPA below the published levels if they demonstrate consistent success in a rigorous curriculum and have special talents and/or a history of overcoming obstacles.
- Completed courses in language/communications, mathematics, social science, natural science, and liberal and fine arts.
- Freshman applicants from vocational/technical secondary schools not meeting course work requirements may not be strong candidates for admission.
- English proficiency – international applicants must demonstrate a high level of English proficiency to qualify for clear admission. The TOEFL, IELTS Academic or PTE Academic results are preferred, although alternate measures of English proficiency may be considered. UStudy has had success in negotiating a waiver of TOEFL testing for our clients based on their English results in high school.
- Freshman applicants to Business, Engineering, Computer Science, and Biomedical Sciences must submit official SAT or ACT scores in order to qualify for direct admission.
- Additional academic information including support documents, standardized tests (ACT/SAT) or university-level mathematics proficiency may be required. UStudy will notify you if additional information is necessary, and will guide you on how to prepare that information.
- Other factors taken into consideration may include your involvement in leadership, family and community activities, and your ability to contribute to the campus community.
Tuition: (indicative for 2015-2016 academic year)
*Living expenses are estimates. Cost may vary depending on the actual housing.
**All prices are estimated from 2014-15 and are subject to change.
Colorado State University tuition information for international students:
Financial Aid/Scholarships:
A range of scholarships are available for international scholarships. UStudy can help you determine whether you qualify for these.
Are you interested in finding out how you can apply to this university? Make an appointment with our education advisor to start your own American study adventure.
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