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Colorado State University

Colorado State University (CSU) is a large public land‑grant research university in Fort Collins, Colorado, known for its mountain‑backed campus, strong engineering and agricultural programs, and active outdoor‑oriented student life. Students often rave about the scenic campus, easy access to hiking and skiing in the Rockies, spirited Rams athletics, and the many clubs and campus events that keep the community engaged.

State

Colorado

Student Population

34,000

Acceptance Rate

84–91%

GPA Range

3.4–3.7

SAT Range

1060–1290

Common Majors

engineering, business, psychology, biology, environmental sciences, health sciences,

“Colorado State feels like a place where you can study seriously, join a ton of clubs, and still be outside skiing or hiking on weekends; the campus energy and town‑feel of Fort Collins make it easy to find friends and stay busy.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $12,188; Out-of-state: $33,566

Conference

Pac‑12 Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.28

Avg Women's Scores

75.12

Men's Team Notes

Rams men posted 289.1 averages over 34 rounds at Ram Masters Invitational (South Course at Colorado State Golf Course) and Folino Invitational (Boulder Creek Golf Club), securing top-8 finishes with strong par-5 birdies led by upperclassmen. Steady irons fueled Rocky Mountain contention.

Women's Team Notes

Ram women carded 300.5 scores at Mountain West Championship (Mission Viejo Country Club) and Long Beach Invitational (Baylor Creek Golf Course), highlighted by top-10s with precise approach play from sophomore standouts. Birdie runs advanced positioning on challenging Colorado layouts.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Jack Kennedy

Women's Coach

Laura Cilek

Men's Email

j.kennedy@colostate.edu

Women's Email

laura.cilek@colostate.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Jack Kennedy was named the head men's golf coach at Colorado State in August of 2024. Kennedy came to Fort Collins after spending eight seasons at the University of San Francisco. He led San Francisco to two NCAA Championship tournaments during his time in 2021 and 2023, with the Dons finishing 20th in the nation on the second trip. USF reached the NCAA Regionals four times under Kennedy, and they won eight team tournament titles. In 2023, Matthew Anderson earned All-American honors as he tied for 11th at the NCAA Championship. He also earned Ping All-West Region honors.

Women's Coach Bio

Laura Cilek is Colorado State women’s head golf coach, directing the Rams through the Mountain West and into the Pac‑12. Named head coach in 2018, she has led the program to multiple team‑title wins and the best individual season‑stroke‑average in school history, along with its first NCAA‑Regional appearance since 2010. Cilek focuses on fundamentals, short‑game development, and a disciplined, team‑driven environment that has elevated Colorado State women’s golf into a consistent postseason‑level program.

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