Colorado State University

Colorado State University

@ColoradoStateU

Official account for Colorado State University. At #ColoradoState, there’s this energy we all share—this undeniable excitement for what’s next.

Fort Collins, Colo. https://www.colostate.edu/ Joined 2009-03-27 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

71,317

Followers

6,682

Following

54,518

Tweets

17.6

Avg Engagement

674

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @ColoradoStateU's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2009-03-27
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Fort Collins, Colo.

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,230
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:12.7
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:4.8
  • Followers Analyzed:9,998

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,230 tweets

The account averages 304 likes and 38 retweets per tweet, showing moderate engagement. The verified status adds credibility and trust to the account's messages.

12.7

Avg Likes/Tweet

4.8

Avg Retweets/Tweet

41,173

Total Likes

15,520

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

4

Median Likes

2

Median Retweets

19

75th Percentile

951

Top Tweet

0.25

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

52.6%

Original

4.8%

Replies

40.0%

Retweets

2.6%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

1.5%

With Media

95.3%

With Links

48.4%

With #Tags

65.4%

With @Mentions

66.3%

With Emojis

210

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.09

Reply/Original Ratio

0.06

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

93.4%

Weekday Posts

6.6%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#coloradostate (659) #stalwart (180) #csurams (123) #ramgrad (94) #csuclassof2022 (71) #csuclassof2023 (54) #ilovecsuday (45) #ramgrit (42) #csudayofgiving (38) #teamtogether (36)

Most Mentioned

@coloradostateu (317) @csurams (156) @colostatenews (140) @csufootball (122) @csulsc (102) @csuspur (101) @csuagsci (95) @csuengineering (85) @healthhumansci (83) @csucollegeofbiz (70)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,230 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,700 (53%)
Replies 156 (5%)
Retweets 1,291 (40%)
Quote Tweets 83 (3%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 1,291 retweets (40% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,230 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 9,998 followers

The primary audience includes students, alumni, faculty, and prospective students. The content is tailored to engage the campus community and promote university initiatives.

Average

Audience Quality

24.9%

Suspicion Index

31.5%

Low-Quality %

34

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

36.2%

Empty Bio

35.8%

<10 Tweets

12.8%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

43.8%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

76.6%

No URL

26.8%

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

19,218,375

Total Potential Reach

34

Median Follower Reach

185

75th Percentile Reach

4.8%

>1K followers

0.7%

>10K followers

0.2%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

38.6%

Creators

3,862 accounts

25.6%

Consumers

2,557 accounts

35.8%

Dormant

3,579 accounts

114

Verified Followers

1.14% of total

8.9%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.12

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Fort Collins, CO (397) Colorado, USA (240) Denver, CO (161) United States (93) Colorado (77) Los Angeles, CA (44) Colorado Springs, CO (38) Fort Collins, Colorado (35) Dallas, TX (32) Houston, TX (28)

114

Verified Followers

1.14% of total

814

Protected Accounts

8.14% of total

4 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,093,934 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@ulalaunch 353,193 Space Launch Space, Launch, Reliability
@KimMangone 249,733 Engineer Single Mom, USAF Vet, Engineer
@rebeccagrants 188,615 Sportscaster movies, TV, sports
@natalieben 185,212 Politician Green politics, environmental activism, social justice
@TheRealCoach_JB 158,597 Coach Football, Coaching, Motivation
@WeDontHaveTime 133,156 Climate Activist climate solutions, tree planting, review platform
@travisa850 131,624 Cannabis Advocate Cannabis, GreenLove, Travel
@J_A_C_S 131,007 Chemistry Chemistry, Research, News
@Messiahanthem 127,872 - -

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

gpa (713) high (603) school (579) co (493) lbs (461) class (437) colorado (376) state (364) student (332) football (327)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#1 (23) #2 (21) #jucoproduct (18) #8 (13) #3 (13) #9 (12) #6 (12) #10 (12) #agtg (11) #55 (11)

6,379

Followers With Bio

3,621

Followers Without Bio

63.79%

% With Bio

36.21%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,230 analyzed

3,223

Combined Engagement

1,559

Total Likes

1,664

Total Retweets

645

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

60%

With Hashtags

60%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Campus Life University Updates Student Engagement Campus Events Institutional Progress
Colorado State Univ…
@ColoradoStateU

RT @NASA: Freedom takes flight! Three @NASA_Astronauts and one @ESA astronaut lifted off from @NASAKennedy aboard the @SpaceX Dragon Freedom. #Crew4's expected arrival time at the @Space_Station is about 15.5 hours from now. https://t.co/hmIX8dNlWd

2022-04-27
Retweets: 951 Likes: 0 Engagement: 951
Colorado State Univ…
@ColoradoStateU

We get it. The Oval is lovely this time of year 🐻 The Division of Wildlife safely removed a bear without injury from a tree on the Oval and are relocating it away from the city and campus. https://t.co/Zy1Y82NL5Z

2022-09-16
Retweets: 131 Likes: 763 Engagement: 894
Colorado State Univ…
@ColoradoStateU

RT @ESPNNBA: Becky Hammon, head coach of the reigning WNBA Champion Las Vegas Aces, will join ESPN as an NBA studio analyst during the 2022-23 season. The announcement was made today at the espnW Summit. Hammon will debut on ESPN in December 🏀 #ThatsaW https://t.co/iENNef4IZv

2022-11-03
Retweets: 520 Likes: 0 Engagement: 520
Colorado State Univ…
@ColoradoStateU

Our Class of 2026 🥺 #RamWelcome | #ColoradoState https://t.co/xMn6LDnXE0

2022-08-21
Retweets: 32 Likes: 401 Engagement: 433
Colorado State Univ…
@ColoradoStateU

Okay, okay, we’ll renovate Clark. After more than 5️⃣0️⃣ years, the most heavily utilized academic building on the Fort Collins main campus is getting a makeover. https://t.co/pUnKL84W9i | @CSULiberalArts https://t.co/Eq0wJfmBRS

2022-05-06
Retweets: 30 Likes: 395 Engagement: 425

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently highlights campus events and student experiences, which helps build a sense of community. It uses hashtags and links to drive engagement and promote specific initiatives. The content often includes campus landmarks and updates, reinforcing the university's identity and progress.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 71,317
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @ColoradoStateU reveals an growing Twitter presence with 71,317 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 17.6 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025