Accreditation
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Student Enrollment and Graduation Data

More Data from Institutional Research
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Fall 2024
325
Enrolled
2023-24
66
Graduated
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering
Fall 2024
206
Enrolled
2023-24
42
Graduated
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Our Accreditation

Accreditation serves as evidence of our rigorous and high-quality academic programs, giving you the confidence your degree will always be valuable.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University offers an undergraduate program in Civil Engineering accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University offers an undergraduate program in Environmental Engineering accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering.

Our new Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering is enrolling for fall 2025 and we will be seeking ABET accreditation for this program with the first graduating cohort.

CSU is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. (Learn more)

Our Mission and Vision
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Civil Engineering Program Educational Objectives​

Within a few years of graduation, Civil Engineering graduates will be able to:

  1. Apply civil engineering principles and emerging computational and digital tools to design, analyze, deliver, and operate sustainable infrastructure that advances the built environment and meets societal needs across industry, consulting, government, and entrepreneurial practice.

  2. Pursue graduate education or professional advancement in civil engineering and related disciplines, becoming effective leaders and innovators.

  3. Engage in lifelong learning, achieve professional licensure or other credentials, and develop proficiency with evolving technologies and industry-standard software supporting continued excellence in civil engineering practice.

  4. Demonstrate ethical responsibility and public service, contributing to resilient communities across Colorado, the nation, and the world.

Civil Engineering Student Outcomes

The civil engineering program outcomes are consistent with the seven ABET Criterion 3 outcomes.

Graduates of the undergraduate civil engineering program will have the following:

  1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
  2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
  3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
  4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
  5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
  6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
  7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

Construction Engineering Program Educational Objectives​

Within a few years of graduation, Construction Engineering graduates will be able to:

  1. Lead and innovate engineering and construction practice, manage people, projects, programs, and processes to deliver safe, sustainable, and cost-effective infrastructure.
  2. Pursue advanced education or professional advancement in engineering, management, or entrepreneurship, becoming effective leaders in the construction industry.
  3. Engage in lifelong learning through licensure, certification, and emerging technologies including automation, digital construction methods, and data-driven tools that enhance construction delivery, safety, quality, and productivity.
  4. Drive ethical leadership, community service, and successful business management while serving the construction profession and society in Colorado, the nation, and around the globe.

Construction Engineering Student Outcomes

The construction engineering program outcomes are consistent with the seven ABET Criterion 3 outcomes.

Graduates of the undergraduate construction engineering program will have the following:

  1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
  2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
  3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
  4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
  5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
  6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
  7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
  8. an ability to explain basic construction engineering management topics and concepts such as economics, business, accounting, communications, leadership, decision and optimization methods and cost control

Environmental Engineering Program Educational Objectives​

Within a few years of graduation, Environmental Engineering graduates will:

  1. Demonstrate professional impact by leading and contributing to the design, implementation, operation, and communication of sustainable and innovative environmental engineering solutions leveraging emerging technologies and data-driven approaches, for water, air, and land systems across diverse professional contexts.

  2. Pursue advanced education through graduate studies or interdisciplinary collaboration, becoming leaders in environmental research, technology, and policy.

  3. Commit to continuous professional development, including licensure, certification, technological fluency, and lifelong learning to address emerging environmental and societal needs.

  4. Uphold ethical and professional standards while serving communities and promoting environmental stewardship in Colorado, the nation, and around the globe.

Environmental Engineering Student Outcomes

The environmental engineering program outcomes are consistent with the seven ABET Criterion 3 outcomes.

Graduates of the undergraduate environmental engineering program will have the following:

  1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
  2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
  3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
  4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
  5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
  6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
  7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies