CU Description
The University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado, is a dynamic community of scholars that strives to become the standard for public research universities with its dedication to exceptional teaching, research, creative work and service.
Student life is full of opportunities. You can visit one of the campus attractions, like the art museum, heritage center or museum of natural history, or catch a performance of the College of Music, Colorado Shakespeare Festival, International Film Series or a theatre and dance production.
Students connect their learning with the needs of the community. They’re dedicated to civic engagement, whether supporting green energy in Haiti, helping K-12 students explore storytelling or launching Colorado K-12 science experiments into space.
Academics include many bachelor’s degree programs in fields from Aerospace Engineering to Journalism to Women’s Studies. Graduate degrees are offered in Atmospheric and Ocean Sciences, Art and Art History, Theatre and many more. Concurrent bachelor’s/master’s degrees are also available.
Admissions are determined by the strength of high school curriculum, ACT/SAT scores, two required essays, school and community activities and leadership positions.
Tuition is set lower for Colorado residents. Financial aid is available to eligible students through work-study programs, loans, institutional scholarships and the Colorado College Opportunity Fund.
Quick Facts about University of Colorado, Boulder
Location
Rockies
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Public
Size
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Buffaloes
Nicknames
CU, Boulder
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
Selectivity
Selective
In-State Tuition
$7,672
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,850
Retention Rate
85%
Enrollment
32,842
Year Established
1876
CU Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 26,897
- Freshman Class
- 7,343
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 32,842
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 82%
- Graduate
- 18%
Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students
- Full-Time
- 76%
- Part-Time
- 24%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 57%
- Out-of-State
- 43%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 47%
- Men
- 53%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 1%
- Asian
- 6%
- Caucasian
- 78%
- Latino
- 6%
- Other
- 9%
Students State Origin
- Colorado
- 57%
- California
- 10%
- Illinois
- 4%
- Texas
- 2%
- New York
- 1%
- Other
- 26%
International Students
- International
- 3%
- Domestic
- 97%
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