Rankings at Colorado State University

At Colorado State University, we’re proud of our rankings, but we’re even prouder of the hard work they represent. After all, shouldn’t a ranking mean more than a number?
Academic and overall quality
From academic programs to student retention and more, CSU earns recognition from numerous national publications. People often see these rankings as a barometer to assess a school’s overall quality.

#1 Four-Year College in Colorado
Top 27% National University
Best Southwestern Colleges
Top-Producing Fulbright Scholar Institution
Top 35% Public School
Top 6% Colleges with the Best Professors
America's Top Colleges
Top 22% Colleges with the Best Academics
Top 35% National University
Top College for Affordability
Top 18% Public Universities in America
Best Colleges
Best Colleges
Top 15% Test-Optional College
First-Generation Designation
Sustainability rankings
Composting and recycling programs. Sustainability majors and minors. We’re even Bee Campus USA certified and have our own bee cam. The entire CSU community works hard to maintain our title as one of the world’s greenest universities.

STARS Platinum Rating
Bee-Campus Certified
#1 Sustainability Curriculum
#4 Top Performer
Platinum-Level Bike-Friendly University & City
#2 Campus engagement
Top Green College
Tree Campus Recognition
#5 Public engagement
Student-focused rankings
Colorado State creates a welcoming and vibrant environment for its students, empowering them to do more and be more throughout their time at CSU and beyond.

Top 10% Student Life in America
MOST ENGAGED CAMPUS FOR STUDENT VOTING
Top 20% College Athletics in America
Top 15% College Campus in America
Top 25% College Food in America
Best Mental Health Services
#33 Best College for Veterans
Fort Collins rankings
Located in the heart of Fort Collins, CSU wouldn’t be CSU without our amazing city. Fort Collins regularly rates as one of the best places in the country to live and learn.

#3 Best College Town to Live in Forever
Best Place to Live
Top 10% Bike City
#1 Most Peaceful City in the U.S.
#1 Best Place to Live in Colorado
#1 Safest City for Bike Commuters
Top 15% Best College Locations in America
#39 Best Place to Live in the U.S.
Climate action leader
We have top academic programs, too
See just how much students can get out of their major at CSU.