Colorado College
Fort Collins Campus
It is no surprise to see that Fort Collins is booming...
Ranked as the second best city in the United States to live in by CNN*,
Fort Collins is experiencing an influx of modern industries with the likes
of Hewlett Packard and NCR building plants in the vicinity.
300 days of sunshine per year encourage townsfolk
to enjoy the abundant recreational opportunities afforded by
the nearby Front Range of the Rockies. Some of the state's
best hiking, skiing, fishing, mountain biking and more
encourage the healthy lifestyle that abounds in Fort
Collins. A renovated Old Town offers boutiques, bookstores,
gift shops, galleries, and restaurants. Museums and
historical tours inform visitors of the rich cultural past
of Fort Collins and northern Colorado. Numerous city parks
provide relaxing locales for walking, picnicking, fishing,
handball, golf, tennis, and more.
Fort Collins offers a unique blend of
natural beauty, cultural and recreation opportunities, a
strong economic base, and diverse employment opportunities.
Median household income is $56,300 (family of four). Over
forty percent of the population has completed four or more
years of college.
Colorado's key economic strength is its
diversity. The state is not dependent on any single sector,
but has a strong base of businesses in a variety of
high-tech and traditional industries. It has become a hub
for telecommunications and transportation. Colorado is home
to Qwest Communications International and Level 3
Communications. AT&T Broadband, Worldcom, Inc. and Verizon
Wireless also have major facilities in the state. Colorado
serves as a key distribution center for the growing Rocky
Mountain Region. An excellent system of highway and rail
transportation supports this function.
Colorado's
economy has a diverse manufacturing base, especially in
high-tech durable goods. Electrical and non-electrical
machinery and instruments are the largest employers,
primarily in computers, peripherals and other high tech
equipment. Exports of manufactured products rose by 11.2% in
2000 to a record level of $6.6 billion. The export of
Colorado's manufactured goods has enjoyed phenomenal growth
over the course of the past decade. The future for
Colorado's manufactured goods in overseas markets remains
extremely bright.
The state's largest employment base is in
the multi-faceted "services" sector. Business services is
the fastest growing sub-sector, along with professional
services, including legal, engineering, and architecture.
Colorado is also a regional medical center, serving
neighboring states as well as its own population.
Agriculture and mining, once the economic strongholds in
Colorado, represent a decreasing share of the state's total
output. Nevertheless, technological advances have increased
productivity in these sectors, and they continue to play an
important role in the state's economy.
Finally, tourism, though not easily
identifiable as a separate economic sector, is an important
industry in Colorado. Visitors are drawn to Colorado year
round, but primarily for the world-class skiing in the
winter months, and for the myriad of recreational activities
and breathtaking scenery in the summer months. Colorado
currently ranks 17th in the nation for total tourism
spending, and 5th on a per capita basis. For the seventh
consecutive year, Colorado received among the highest grades
in the nation in the Corporation for
Enterprise Development's "2000 Report Card for the States."
Colorado received A's in all three major indices of
Performance, Business Vitality, and Development Capacity.
Colorado's superior business climate and diversified
economic base have attracted a number of expanding or
relocating companies.
With a vibrant business
base and wide variety of choices for employment, Fort
Collins is an exciting place to make the next step in your
life. Add to all this the flexible class structure,
stimulating intellectual opportunities, and you have the mix
for a fascinating learning experience.
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4601 South Mason Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
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