Welcome

to the Department of
Electrical and Computer Engineering!

Our Mission

We exist to educate and prepare undergraduate and graduate students to pursue exemplary careers in electrical and computer engineering industries and academia to generate new knowledge by the pursuit of research in selected areas of ECE.

Our Strengths

Academic Excellence
Hands-on Learning
Great Career Outcomes
Supportive Environment

ABET-Accredited

Both the Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering degrees are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

420

Undergraduate Students

197

Graduate Students

18:1

Undergraduate student to faculty ratio

24

Full-time faculty

Top 10

Technology and patent producing department at CSU – one of the nation’s top universities in patents issued

Our commitment to access and success

ECE is dedicated to fostering a welcoming environment where all students, staff, and faculty can thrive.  

We embrace Colorado State University’s Principles of Community as our core values: Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice.

ECE Faculty with

CSU Distinguished Recognition

Horsetooth Reservoir

Our amazing location

Work hard, play hard. CSU’s main campus is located in Fort Collins – a community that combines adventure and opportunity. Thanks to our proximity to the Rocky Mountains, it’s a perfect mix of city life and mountain accessibility.

Working in ECE

ECE is a creative, collaborative community committed to educating the next generation of innovators. We don’t just work here, we make a difference – from teaching assistants to full-time faculty.