Back to Wiki

Colorado State University

Scholarship

科罗拉多州立大学

QS —Times —US News #133
Colorado, USA$38,000/year40% Acceptance Rate

Colorado State University is located in the United States. Rankings: US News #133. Undergraduate tuition about $38,000/year; acceptance rate about 89%. Care4YA score 51.5.

Care4YA Index

Model-estimated

51.5/100

Score estimated by model — for reference only.

Dimension Scores

Outcomes

54.1

Resources

59.1

Selectivity

18.8

Affordability

43.1

Methodology vcare4ya-a1

Located in an engaging urban setting, Colorado State University is an accessible and welcoming research university that sets itself apart with top-tier STEM programs, particularly in Cell and Molecular Biology. As a leader in the life and environmental sciences, CSU excels in areas like Environmental Studies, Public Health, and Ecology, highlighted by its specialized Graduate Degree Program in Ecology. Beyond these core sciences, the university offers diverse academic pathways, including unique departments in Aerospace Studies and Military Science, alongside interdisciplinary studies. Rather than relying on a vague "distinct character," CSU provides a deeply applied academic environment where students engage in hands-on research—from cellular labs to ecological fieldwork—ensuring a transformative experience grounded in real-world scientific and public health impact.

U.S. News Rankings

Rank History

Best Global Universities · 2026 #347

The vertical axis shows rank position — lower is better; years without published data are omitted.

Graduate Program Rankings

Business (MBA)

  • Accounting#117*2026
  • Business Analytics#107*2026
  • Entrepreneurship#38*2026
  • Finance#95*2026
  • Information Systems#80*2026
  • Management#78*2026
  • Marketing#63*2026
  • Production / Operations#52*2026
  • Real Estate#61*2026
  • Supply Chain / Logistics#49*2026

Engineering

  • Best Engineering Schools#58*2026

Fine Arts

  • Best Fine Arts Programs#92*2026

Health

  • Clinical Psychology#77*2026
  • Occupational Therapy#1*2026
  • Social Work#51*2026
  • Veterinary Medicine#32026

Science

  • Biological Sciences#72*2026
  • Chemistry#51*2026
  • Earth Sciences#49*2026
  • Mathematics#73*2026
  • Physics#86*2026
  • Statistics#41*2026

Social Sciences & Humanities

  • Economics#105*2026
  • Political Science#92*2026
  • Psychology#107*2026
  • Sociology#100*2026

* Tied rank.

How to Read These Rankings

National Universities: An annual ranking of U.S. national research universities, focused on undergraduate outcomes: graduation and first-year retention rates, faculty resources, reputation among peer institutions and counselors, student selectivity, and graduate outcomes. Use it as a general reference for undergraduate choices — schools a few places apart are usually very close in practice.

Best Global Universities: Compares universities worldwide almost entirely on academic research: publication and citation impact, international collaboration, and research reputation by field — undergraduate teaching and campus experience are barely measured. It is best used to judge research strength and the platform for graduate study, and is only an indirect reference for undergraduate choices.

Graduate program rankings: Ranks schools field by field (business, engineering, law, medicine, education, and their specialties), mainly on reputation surveys of deans and professionals in each discipline, plus employment outcomes and research indicators for some fields; not every field is updated every year. It shows how a specific program is regarded within its profession — most useful once you have a clear field in mind for graduate study.

Rank data is compiled from publicly released U.S. News ranking snapshots, for school-selection reference only; all rights remain with U.S. News & World Report.

Campus location

Marker shows approximate campus location

Deadline

January 5

Intake

September

Living Cost

$16,000

At a Glance

Enrollment

38,730

Undergraduate

29,092

Graduate

9,638

Student–faculty ratio (university)

17:1

6-Year Graduation Rate

66.7%

Retention Rate

85.9%

Avg Net Price / Year

$21,279

Median Earnings

$60,543

International Students

2.3%

Source: college_scorecard · 2026 data — for reference only

Research universityGraduate programs

Admission data reference

Reviewed dataset — always confirm on the official website.
TOEFL guideline
80
IELTS guideline
6
SAT mid-50%
1060–1180
Acceptance rate (data)
94.9%
Data source
CollegeScorecard_latest (Data year 2025)

Programs Offered

Grouped by college · 89 programs

Unsorted

  • Accounting, Business Administration

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Agricultural Biology

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Agricultural Business

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Agricultural Education

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Animal Sciences

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Anthropology

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Apparel and Merchandising

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Art

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Biochemistry

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Biological Science

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Biomedical Sciences

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Business Administration

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Chemical and Biological Engineering

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Chemistry

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Civil Engineering

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Communication Studies

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Computer Engineering

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Computer Information Systems, Business Administration

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Computer Science

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Construction Engineering

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Construction Management

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Dance

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Data Science

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Early Childhood Education

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Economics

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Ecosystem Science and Sustainability

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Electrical Engineering

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • English

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • English, Writing

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Environmental Engineering

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Environmental Horticulture

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Environmental and Natural Resource Economics

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Equine Science

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Ethnic Studies

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Ethnic Studies, Global Race, Power

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Family and Consumer Sciences Education

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Fermentation and Food Science

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Finance Concentration, Corporate Finance Option

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Finance Concentration, Investment Analysis Option

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Finance Concentration, Real Estate Finance Option

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Finance and Real Estate, Business Administration

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Fire and Emergency Services Administration

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Forest and Rangeland Stewardship

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Geography

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Geology

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Health Physics

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Health and Exercise Science

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • History

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Horticulture

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Hospitality and Event Management

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Human Development and Family Studies

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Human Dimensions of Natural Resources

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Interior Architecture and Design

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • International Studies

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Journalism and Media Communication

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Landscape Architecture

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Languages, Literatures

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Languages, Literatures, and Cultures - Teaching Endorsement

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Livestock Business Management

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Management, Business Administration

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Marketing, Business Administration

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Mathematics

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Mechanical Engineering

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Music

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Natural Resource Tourism

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Natural Resources Management

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Natural Sciences

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Neuroscience

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Nutrition Science

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Philosophy

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Philosophy, Philosophy, Science

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Physics

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Political Science

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Political Science, Law, Politics

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Political Science, Power, Justice

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Psychology

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Psychology, Mind, Brain

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Restoration Ecology

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Social Work

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Sociology

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Soil and Crop Sciences

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Statistics

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Theatre

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Watershed Science and Sustainability

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Women's and Gender Studies

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Zoology

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1060–1180
    ACT Mid-50%19–26

Requirements

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL 80
  • Personal Statement
  • Recommendation Letters

Tuition (USD)

$38,000/year

Tuition (CNY)

¥269,800/year

Similar Universities