The Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering is using its classrooms and laboratories to educate the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, and corporate and civic leaders.
516
Bachelor of Science
169
Masters
49
Doctoral
Our History
The 1870 Morrill Act that created land-grant colleges specified that both “agricultural and mechanic arts” be taught.
What is now known as the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering carries on that mission in the 21st century, its legacy expanding from weather and agricultural innovations into groundbreaking research on satellites, robotics and lasers, and machines that can learn on their own.
Meet the Dean
Colorado State University provided me an educational and experiential foundation that guided me throughout my career. I am excited to have the opportunity to once again serve and give back to the institution.
I am very proud of the engineering programs at Colorado State. We deliver solid, rigorous, and well-rounded academic programs that balance theory and application. We educate bright students and our graduates are well prepared for careers or for graduate school. We recruit excellent faculty who are committed to undergraduate education, to graduate education, and to research.
It is my privilege to work with this group of faculty, staff and students as we continue this important work.
David I. McLean
Professor and Dean
Video: Engineering student Michelle Hefner interviews Dean David McLean
BME-CBE student Michelle Hefner interviewed Dean David McLean about the college’s diversity efforts, working with students and industry, and the watershed moments of his work as dean.
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Mission, Vision and Values
The goal of the College is to serve society by educating students, solving problems of global importance, and contributing to national and international economic development. We have set our goals high and our vision is clear: to create a better world for future generations.
Mission
Educate, innovate, cultivate and engage in order to generate new knowledge, improve quality of life, and positively impact society.
Vision
We will significantly benefit our region, nation and the world by engaging the global water, health, energy and environmental challenges of the day through leadership in the practices of engineering research, education, innovation and engagement.
Values
- Excellence
- Inclusiveness
- Collaboration and Respect
- Creativity and Innovation
- Passion
- Integrity
- Transparency and Accountability
2026 Strategic Plan
Curious about where the college is heading over the next five years? Download our Strategic Plan now, with information on our mission, values, and imperatives.
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The College’s 2026 Strategic Plan details our mission, vision, and values, and presents strategic initiatives that advance our highest priorities and create value for our students and faculty, CSU, Colorado, and beyond.
CSU Land Acknowledgment
Colorado State University’s land acknowledgment is a statement crafted by a variety of Indigenous faculty and staff, as well as other officials at CSU.
The statement recognizes the long history of Native peoples and nations that lived and stewarded the land where the university now resides. The land acknowledgment statement also maintains the connection Native people and nations still have to this land.
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Facts and Figures: Fall 2021
Students
3,475
Total
2,439
Undergraduate students
1,036
Graduate students
Undergraduate Demographics
24.4%
Racially underrepresented
26.2%
Women
34.3%
Out-of-state
Graduate Demographics
Note: Graduate racially underrepresented statistics for degrees conferred do not include international students.
14.4%
Racially underrepresented, Masters
16.5%
Racially underrepresented, Ph.D.
24.1%
Women
26.5%
International
Fall 2021 New Student Profile
3.90
Average high school GPA
517
Entering first-year students
15.1%
First generation
46
Home states
Degrees Conferred 2020-21
516
Bachelor of Science
169
Masters
49
Doctoral
Faculty and honors
121
Number of tenured and tenure-track
69
Professors
30
Associate professors
22
Assistant professors
Institutional Research, Planning and Effectiveness
Institutional Research, Planning and Effectiveness is a service office for the University community.
It is our mission to support strategic planning activities and continuous quality improvement at the institution.