RAMp Up Colorado State's National Reputation and the Value of Your Degree
Why National Rankings Matter to You
Gifts from alumni have a direct impact on Colorado State University's national rankings. Gifts from alumni help determine the University’s national ranking in college guidebooks such as U.S. News & World Report, Barrons, and Fiske. One factor used by those publications is “alumni participation,” measured by the percentage of alumni who give to their universities each year. Alumni participation is the sole criterion used to rate alumni satisfaction. Your gift – of any size – is a vote of confidence in your alma mater and helps Colorado State improve its national reputation.
Higher rankings...
- Increase the prestige of a Colorado State University degree. Alumni gifts increase the national ranking of your alma mater while increasing the value of your diploma.
- Enhance the University’s ability to attract exceptional students. Alumni giving shows future students how much Colorado State alumni value their education and experience.
- Help the University recruit and retain world-class faculty.
- Enable Colorado State to secure funding from foundations and corporations. Many consider alumni participation rates when awarding grants for research or making gifts.
Your gifts demonstrate to the world how highly valued Colorado State is by those who know it best. Colorado State’s national ranking – and the reputation of your alma mater – improves with every alumni gift. Even gifts of $1 count toward improved rankings!