Colorado State UniversityCollege of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical SciencesCollege of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Colorado State University

An outside scene at Colorado State

Colorado State University, founded in 1870 and established as a land-grant institution, is recognized throughout the world for its excellence in academic programs. Our land-grant mission of teaching, research, and outreach is supported by a dedication to service. Colorado State provides a universe of possibilities with more than 150 programs of study offered within eight colleges and 55 departments, allowing students to shape a course of study that best meets their personal and professional goals. Emphasizing the importance of active learning, the University provides opportunities for field experience, laboratory research, internships, and study abroad. Colorado State has more than 22,000 students, is a Carnegie Class l research institution with annual research expenditures topping $138 millon and has 1,400 faculty in the eight colleges.