Colorado state university

Discover your passion

At Colorado State University, you’ll gain real-world experience at a top public research university in Fort Collins—where innovation, opportunity and the outdoors come together.

Why choose Colorado State University? 

What sets us apart

• Summit Fund: Manage a real investment portfolio that has outperformed the S&P 500 in six of the past ten years, providing hands-on financial experience.
• Innovation in action: From engineering labs to environmental fieldwork, we lead hands-on science and tech education, fueled by top-tier research and real industry partnerships.
• Finance data lab: Train like a Wall Street pro. Get hands-on with 16 Bloomberg Terminals and industry tools that bring financial markets to life.
• Fort Collins: Situated in a vibrant city known for innovation and quality of life, you’ll benefit from a dynamic environment conducive to learning and professional growth.
  Maybe it’s our bustling campus in autumn with its rich colors and falling leaves. Maybe it’s a spring stroll down the plaza surrounded by fragrant, blossoming trees. Maybe it’s our vibrant, artsy city, boasting twinkling winter lights, summer concerts, swoon-worthy food. Maybe it’s our uplifting university community, ripe with clubs and state-of-the-art facilities and research.
• At Colorado State, you’ll get a small-college vibe complete with the benefits that come with a big university: We’re passionate about learning, sustainability, connection, and making the world a better place.
• You’ll have research opportunities as an undergrad, thanks to our Carnegie Class 1 research institution status. You’ll get to take part in our record-breaking sustainability efforts. You’ll get 500+ clubs and organizations to create your community. And, at the end of the day, you can wind down in the best ways: soaking in our stunning mountain views, sampling the entertainment in Old Town, or cruising our 300 miles of biking and hiking paths