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?
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 28% National University
Best Southwestern Colleges
Top-Producing Fulbright Scholar Institution
Top 35% Public School
Top 7% Colleges with the Best Professors
Top 11% College Campus in America
Top 21% Colleges with the Best Academics
Top 35% National University
Top 18% Public Universities in America
Best Colleges
Top 16% Best College and Test-Optional College
B+ Overall Grade
Sustainability rankings
Composting and recycling programs. Sustainability majors and minors in every college. We’re even Bee Campus USA certified and have our own bee cam. We work hard to maintain our title of greenest university.
STARS Platinum Rating
Platinum-Level Bike-Friendly University & City
#4 Top Performer
Bee-Campus Certified
Top Green College
Tree Campus Recognition
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 8% Student Life in America
#25 Best Quality of Life
Top 22% College Food in America
Top 13% College Athletics in America
#16 Best College for Vets
#11 Peace Corps Volunteer-Producing College
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 15% Bike Network
#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
#23 Best Place to Live in the U.S.
We have top academic programs, too
See just how much students can get out of their major at CSU.