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Founded in 1870, Colorado State University or CSU is a public institution of higher learning located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The University was ranked 124th of 248 national universities in the 2007 U.S. News and World Report's rankings of "America's Best Colleges and Universities."
CSU offers more than 150 programs of study across 8 colleges and over 50 academic departments. CSU has a main campus at Fort Collins, a veterinary teaching hospital, an agricultural campus and Pingree Park mountain campus. The colleges are:
The official mascot of CSU is Cam the Ram, and the sports teams are nicknamed The Rams.
The school is known for its programs in science, family and social work, nutrition and exercise therapy, and conservation and resource management.
Colorado State is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 500. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 510 and 620.
Colorado State has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 27,569 students at Colorado State (as of 2007-2008).
The school offers students meal plans. Colorado State values student athletics, and belongs to the Mountain West Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Colorado State University
102 Administration Building
Fort Collins, CO 80523-0100
General Phone: (970) 491-1101
http://www.colostate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,028 | speech and rhetoric, English, liberal arts and sciences, history, economics, political science, sociology, foreign language and literature, ... |
| Business and Management | 728 | business |
| Science | 615 | biology, microbiology, zoology, chemistry, animal physiology, biochemistry, physics, ecology, ... |
| Family and Social Work | 442 | family studies, social work, human nutrition, food and nutrition, family and consumer science, merchandising and retailing |
| Engineering | 394 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, engineering, environmental engineering, engineering science, biomedical engineering, ... |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 369 | exercise science, parks and recreation management, occupational therapy |
| Therapy and Counseling | 258 | psychology |
| Engineering Technician | 234 | construction engineering tech, engineering technology, computer systems tech, industrial tech |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 167 | wildlife management, forest sciences, conservation, fisheries sciences, wetlands management |
| Education and Teaching | 162 | educational admin and supervision, higher education administration, agricultural teaching |
| Medicine | 153 | veterinary medicine, veterinary sciences |
| Media | 145 | journalism, organizational communications |
| Animal Science and Care | 144 | animal science, equestrian studies |
| Fine Arts | 141 | fine arts |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 104 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 103 | applied horticulture, soil science, horticultural science, range management, pest management |
| Construction Trades | 94 | apparel and textile marketing |
| Mathematics | 88 | mathematics, statistics |
| Hospitality | 56 | restaurant and food services management |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 46 | agricultural operations, agriculture, agricultural economics |
| Design | 45 | interior design |
| Music | 42 | music |
| Medical Administration | 37 | environmental health |
| Religion and Philosophy | 22 | philosophy |
| Architecture and Planning | 17 | landscape architecture |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 12 | drama |
| Medical Support and Technology | 6 | radiographer |
Number of programs and degrees for Colorado State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 4,286 | 63 |
| Master's degree | 1,024 | 58 |
| Doctor's degree | 206 | 37 |
| First-professional degree | 136 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Colorado State had a total enrollment of 27,569 students (24,272 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 83% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
Colorado State offers campus housing for 5,240 of its 24,272 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Fort Collins, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12,494 | 10,688 | 86% | 4,404 | 41% |
| Men | 5,569 | 4,538 | 81% | 1,965 | 43% |
| Women | 6,925 | 6,150 | 89% | 2,439 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 620 |
| SAT Writing | 480 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 37% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,874 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,590 |
| Room and board | $ 8,134 |
| Room charge | $ 4,114 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,020 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,126 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,142 |
Financial Aid:
Colorado State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 135000)
Colorado State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 480 | 177 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 177 | 138 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 89 | 123 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 76 | $145,578 | 17 | $120,314 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 30 | $102,187 | 28 | $97,000 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 28 | $86,791 | 51 | $82,577 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 7 | $53,658 | 12 | $49,749 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 141 | $120,108 | 108 | $88,609 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 229 | $106,990 | 61 | $92,324 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 179 | $82,458 | 83 | $75,547 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 159 | $69,307 | 130 | $62,374 |
| Instructor | academic year | 38 | $48,774 | 56 | $41,629 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 605 | $86,172 | 330 | $67,703 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mountain West Conference |
| Basketball | Mountain West Conference |
| Track | Mountain West Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 143 | 134 | 277 |
| Football | 94 | 0 | 94 |
| Track | 28 | 33 | 61 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 86 | 94 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
Equestrian/Equine Studies
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
Forest Sciences and Biology
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
ENGINEERING
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Science
Engineering, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Human Nutrition
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Restaurant/Food Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Horticultural Science
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
Range Science and Management
Soil Science and Agronomy, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Journalism
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
MEDICINE
Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sci, Gen (Cert,MS,PhD)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Animal Physiology
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Entomology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiology, General
Natural Sciences
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Physics, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Colorado State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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