Colorado State University is one of our nation's leading research universities with world-class research in infectious disease, atmospheric science, clean energy technologies, and environmental science, as well as liberal arts, business and engineering. Colorado State University attracts 30% of Colorado's science, math, engineering and technology majors, plus students from all 50 states and abroad. Founded as a land-grant college in 1870, CSU now awards degrees to more than 5,600 graduates from 150 programs of study in eight colleges. CSU attracts nearly $300 million in research funding annually and is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University-Extensive that strives to provide research and practical service opportunities for undergraduates.