Colorado State University is a public land-grant research university in Fort Collins, Colorado, founded in 1870. CSU enrolls approximately 33,000 students and its Rams compete in the Mountain West Conference at the NCAA Division I level. The university is nationally recognized for its programs in veterinary medicine, agriculture, engineering, natural sciences, and environmental health — fitting for a school set against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. Fort Collins itself consistently ranks among the best college towns in America, offering easy access to hiking, skiing, cycling, and the out…
