Established in 1870 as Colorado Agricultural College, CSU is a public land-grant research university in Fort Collins, Colorado. It is known for its strong programs in agricultural sciences, veterinary medicine, and environmental science.
Address: 102 Administration Building, 80523 Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
Agricultural Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Environmental Science
Domains taught:
- Agriculture, AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Life Sciences, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Land-grant university. Leader in agricultural research, veterinary medicine (DVM program), and environmental sustainability. Strong focus on research with impact.
Research:
A leading research university with strengths in agricultural sciences, veterinary medicine and biomedical sciences, atmospheric science, clean energy, and environmental health.
Famous Alumnis:
Temple Grandin (faculty), Amy Van Dyken, Yusef Komunyakaa, John Amos
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
7000
Current students***:
34000
Foreign students***:
5%
Cumulative former students***:
230000
Pros
Top-ranked programs in veterinary medicine and agricultural/environmental sciences, strong focus on sustainability, located in a vibrant college town (Fort Collins) with outdoor access.
Cons
Large student population, some programs less nationally prominent than CU Boulder, state funding can be variable.
Best For
Students passionate about agricultural sciences, veterinary medicine, or environmental science, seeking a research-intensive land-grant university with a strong commitment to sustainability and an active outdoor lifestyle.
- Agriculture, Clean Technologies, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Impact, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Practices
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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