Prospective Students

Colorado State University is consistently ranked as one of the nation’s top universities in a variety of categories and disciplines – from teaching and learning to research and student achievement in studios, laboratories, and classrooms.

• CSU is ranked in the top tier among public and private doctoral universities in the 2012 U.S. News and World Report “America’s Best Colleges and Universities”.
• CSU is a Carnegie Research 1 (Research Extensive) university.
• The Princeton Review lists CSU among the best in the nation.
• Fast Company magazine has named Fort Collins as one of the 30 Fastest Cities to Work, Live and Play. Recognized in the research and development category.
• Money magazine recognized Fort Collins as #6 in their list of the “Best Places to Live” in 2010.

Mandatory Health Insurance

It is the policy of Colorado State University that all full-fee paying resident-instruction graduate students enrolled in 6 credits or more are required to enroll in the CSU student health insurance plan or to receive a waiver by demonstrating comparable health insurance. This policy does not impact the current policy of the University that requires all international students, regardless of enrollment status, to demonstrate comprehensive health insurance coverage through either the University health insurance plan or a comparable plan. For more information, please review the Mandatory Health Insurance page.