Colorado State University Pueblo is a regional comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students.  CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small professor-to-student ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 42 undergraduate programs with 104 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 14 graduate programs.

CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 30 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU-Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution.  Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.  The University also seeks to provide a rich and diverse cultural environment that allows freedom of expression within a spirit of civility and mutual respect.  The public service expected of all members of our community benefits our society - local and global - and builds our sense of citizenship.

Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of Education, Engineering and Professional Studies houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report.  CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.

At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience.  Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU-Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.

About Pueblo, Colorado 
The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo mountain range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west.  The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.

Our History

Since its incorporation in 1933 as Southern Colorado Junior College to its current designation as a regional, comprehensive university, CSU Pueblo has served the changing educational, economic development, and cultural needs of the citizens of Colorado.

Our Campus

CSU Pueblo spans more than 275 acres on the northeast edge of Pueblo, a culturally diverse city of approximately 112,000 in the colorful Pikes Peak region of southern Colorado. Located on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, the University enjoys an average of 320 days of sunshine each year. From boating on Lake Pueblo, mountain biking on the miles of nearby trails, whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River or skiing and snowboarding in the nearby mountains, the University’s 4,000 students enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities. The Student Recreation Center houses the Outdoor Pursuits Program, which provides outdoor gear such as mountain bikes, kayaks, tents, backpacks and other camping and climbing gear to students at nominal prices, as well as classes on how to use that equipment, and frequent trips to provide opportunities to test those skills.

With an emphasis on student life, our Occhiato Student Center houses the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership, the Associated Students’ Government, and dozens of other student clubs and organizations to serve every interest. Concerts, movies, speakers, comedians and stage plays and musical performances are a regular feature at the many venues on campus and an artificial turf student recreation field hosts intramural and pickup games of flag football, soccer, lacrosse and more.

We offer a wide variety of housing options to serve student needs and interests. We have both traditional residential facilities and town house living accommodations for our upper classmen and have the ability to house up to 950 students. Our housing programs offer vibrant activities, programs with services that enhance the students’ undergraduate experience. Support services such as tutoring, advising, referrals, study services and a multitude of engagement opportunities enable our residents to have a safe and fulfilling collegiate experience and make it easier to achieve success in their educational programs. It is common to see faculty lead programs and interactions with residents, while others take advantage of lounges, exercise facilities, computer labs, basketball courts, a bistro and other amenities that make their residential experience a home away from home.

CSU Pueblo has 22 athletic teams and is part of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. The CSU Pueblo ThunderBowl houses intercollegiate programs in football, men’s and women’s cross country and track and field. Basketball, volleyball, and wrestling programs compete in Massari Arena, while the baseball and softball programs reside in the Rawlings Sports Complex, and soccer and lacrosse in the Art and Lorraine Gonzales Stadium.