Colorado State University

More than $1.6 billion has been invested in the campus at Colorado State University in the past 10 years. This has created new and improved facilities such as a brand new medical center, a new campus stadium and a renovated Lory Student Center.

Students can meet like-minded individuals across various sports, social and academic student clubs run by their peers. If students want to get involved with the student union, they can ensure their voice gets heard by becoming a representative, helping them develop valuable skills. There is a strong security presence on campus, so students feel safe, and both genders participate in varsity sports ranging from basketball to softball. Other events are held across campus to ensure all students enjoy various activities, from the rocky mountain showdown to seminars from well-known experts in their field.

Fort Collins is a fantastic student area in Northern Colorado. In a historic town with a rich architectural history and vintage shops, students enjoy a mix of old-town culture and contemporary nightlife experiences. The Fort Collins Museum of Discovery is a must-see in a student’s leisure time, while nature spotting hotspots such as the Horsetooth Falls or Rock formation are on the top of a tourist’s to-do list. Tours of brewing companies and museums are an excellent option for soaking up the local culture in a city where the sun shines often, and the people are just as warm.

The President’s Leadership Program offers student leaders an additional 14 hours of leadership development skills as part of their studies. This focuses on areas such as optimism, service to others, passion, mindfulness and fairness.

Colorado State University is based in Fort Collins, which was ranked as the third-best college town to live in forever by College Ranker. There are more than 285 miles of bike routes and trails in Fort Collins, which gets more than 300 sunny days every year.