If you're looking for a college experience that is more than just selecting a major and earning a degree, you'll find it at Colorado State. Here are a just a few reasons that help us stand out

1. It's unanimous, our location is tops - In 2005, Outside Magazine named Fort Collins one of ten "New American Dream Towns", and in 2000 A&E Television featured our hometown as one of America's ten most livable cities.
2. With over 150 programs of study, we offer a depth and breadth of academic programs found only at a major research university - your course of study is wide open.
3. Learning beyond the classroom is expected. At Colorado State you'll be encouraged, and maybe required, to integrate your classroom education with hands-on learning experiences like internships, living and learning communities, and field camps.
4. It’s all right here! We’ve got the resources you need, from academic support to health and wellness – check it out!
5. Value - our combination of quality and affordability is unbeatable. Colorado State is ranked in the top tier of universities in the U.S. News and World Report's rankings of "America's Best Colleges and Universities," while Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine named us one of the top public universities in the United States in terms of educational quality and affordability.
6. We'll be with you when you take the next step... Over 4,000 employers work with our Career Center where you’ll have access to experienced counselors who can review your resume, prep you for an on-campus job interview, or help you decide on future career path.
7. The Rams lead the pack - our athletic program is competes at the Divison I level in the Mountain West Conference and our club sports programs consistently compete for national championships.
8. Our students make a difference in our community and the world - Colorado State's Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement (SLCE) hosts some of the strongest community-service programs in the country, allowing more than 6,000 students to participate in the university's proud tradition of public outreach.
9. The environment is important to us – the Warner College of Natural Resources recently received a $30 million gift that will help position the College as a global leader in research and education.
10. The arts are alive on campus - we hosted the nation's first International Invitation Poster Exhibition in 1979 and continue to sponsor countless music, theatre and dance events each year.