University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO
Overview
Be inspired. Be unique. Be driven. Be Boulder.
Located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, the city of Boulder is a leading force in research, technology and entrepreneurship—a place where innovation happens. At the heart of the city, CU Boulder produces some of the best and brightest in these industries and is a primary source of Colorado’s highly skilled workforce. CU Boulder’s talented faculty, students and alumni are leading the way for the next generation by inspiring scientific, humanitarian and social enterprises.
Academics
CU Boulder and its nationally and internationally ranked faculty have built a global reputation for outstanding teaching, research and creative work across more than 150 fields of study. CU Boulder faculty are leaders in their fields, but are also dedicated to working closely with undergraduate students. Among faculty members, there are:
- The 2004 and 2013 National Professor of the Year
- 5 Nobel laureates
- 9 recipients of MacArthur “genius grant” fellows
- 21 Rhodes Scholars
- 89 faculty who are part of the National Academies of Science, Arts and Sciences, Engineering or Education
- 100+ Fulbright fellows
While working with faculty, students develop a broad understanding of the world, strong leadership skills and an enhanced ability to think critically. At CU Boulder, students can customize their education to fit their unique goals and interests. Options range from:
- 91 undergraduate majors
- 50+ minors and 100 certificate programs
- 40 concurrent Bachelor's/Master's degree programs
- One of only 36 U.S. public research universities in the Association of American Universities (AAU)
- More than 2,000 undergraduate students are directly involved in faculty research
- CU Boulder offers 450 Education Abroad programs in 66+ countries
Student Life
Within CU Boulder's inclusive community, there are many ways to get involved and make lifelong friends. CU Boulder has one of the most active college campuses in the nation, where recreation, sports and student groups play a key role in the unique CU Boulder experience. And, students have the opportunity to serve the greater good through volunteerism and civic engagement, whether it's around the world or across the street.
- More than 525 student clubs and organizations: major specific, honor societies, cultural clubs, Greek societies and recreational activities
- 31 competitive club sports, including crew, hockey, snowboarding and swimming
- 12+ intramural sports to take on other CU Boulder students in sports like broomball, inner tube water polo and flag football
- Hundreds of volunteer opportunities. 8,000 students serve each year through CU Boulder Volunteer Resource Center
Considered one of the most beautiful campuses anywhere, CU Boulder sits at the base of the Flatiron Mountains in scenic Boulder with the majestic Rocky Mountains to the West and the city of Denver a short drive to the East. But, it is more than just location, Boulder has also been rated:
- #1 college town in America (Business Insider, 2017)
- #1 happiest city in the nation (National Geographic, 2017)
- #1 healthiest city in America (Niche, 2017)
- #1 smartest city in the America (Bloomberg, 2017)
Fulfilling Life.
CU Boulder's innovative academic programs, hands-on opportunities and rigorous coursework will prepare you for a complex global society. CU Boulder graduates go on to work for top companies and to do amazing things.
- 103 new companies have been founded based on technologies developed at CU Boulder since 1994
- 229 energy and clean technologies developed since 2006
- 18 NASA astronauts are CU Boulder affiliates (alumni, postdocs or faculty)
- 30+ faculty and alumni with Grammy nominations
- 87% of CU Boulder graduates were employed of in graduate school within 6 months of graduation
- 79% of CU Boulder graduates are accepted into their first-choice graduate schools
Top organizations employing CU Boulder graduates:
- Amazon
- Apple
- Ball Aerospace
- Charles Schwab
- Disney
- IBM
- NASA
- NBC
- Shell
- U.S. Army
- U.S. Navy
- Vail Resorts
- Yelp
Live in spectacular surroundings and immerse yourself in a campus environment of extraordinary opportunities. Come to CU Boulder and discover who you can be.
Location & Contact
552 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309
United States
Majors & Degrees
Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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Environmental Design/architecture |
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Asian Studies/civilization |
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Ethnic Studies |
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Russian Studies |
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Russian, Central European, East European And Eurasian Studies |
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Women's Studies |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biochemistry |
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Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology |
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Ecology And Evolutionary Biology |
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Ecology, Evolution, Systematics And Population Biology, Other |
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Neuroscience |
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Physiology, General |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Accounting |
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Business Administration And Management, General |
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Finance, General |
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Management Information Systems, General |
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Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Communication And Media Studies, Other |
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Journalism |
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Journalism, Other |
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Mass Communication/media Studies |
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Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication |
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Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer Science |
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Information Science/studies |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Elementary Education And Teaching |
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Music Teacher Education |
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Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Aerospace, Aeronautical, And Astronautical/space Engineering, General |
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Architectural Engineering |
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Biochemical Engineering |
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Chemical Engineering |
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Civil Engineering, General |
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Computer Engineering, General |
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Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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Engineering Physics/applied Physics |
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Engineering, General |
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Environmental/environmental Health Engineering |
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Mechanical Engineering |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature, General |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Chinese Language And Literature |
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Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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French Language And Literature |
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Germanic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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Italian Language And Literature |
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Japanese Language And Literature |
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Linguistics |
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Spanish Language And Literature |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
Humanities/humanistic Studies |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Applied Mathematics, General |
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Mathematics, General |
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Statistics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
International/globalization Studies |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Studies |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Jewish/judaic Studies |
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Philosophy |
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Religion/religious Studies |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Astronomy |
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Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology, General |
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Chemistry, General |
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Geology/earth Science, General |
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Physics, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General |
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Community Organization And Advocacy |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General |
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Economics, General |
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Geography |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Sociology, General |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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Dance, General |
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Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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Film/cinema/media Studies |
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Fine/studio Arts, General |
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Music Performance, General |
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Music, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Female Admissions
Male Admissions
Applying
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation |
Required for some programs | Other requirements may exist (see below) |
Recommended |
A minimum high school GPA of 3 |
Other requirements: | Audition for music program |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | January 15th | April 1st | |
Other early decision plan | November 15th | February 1st | |
Transfer | June 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 625 | 570 | 670 | |
SAT Math | 626 | 560 | 680 | |
ACT Composite | 28 | 24 | 31 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
Fees
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | Yes |
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Tuition pre-payment plan | Yes |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
Student Body
Gender
Campus Life
Housing
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 22% |
Student Activities
Conference on World Affairs, Parents' Weekend and Global Jam
Student Services
Student Organizations
Student Government, CU Gaming, Boulder Freeride, Neuroscience Club and Association of Holistic Wellness
Campus Security & Safety
University police department, LifeLine Response app connecting to police dispatch center
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | No | No | |
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Cheerleading | No | No | |
Crew | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | No | No | |
Field Hockey | No | No | |
Football | No | Division 1A | |
Golf | No | Division 1 | |
Ice Hockey | No | ||
Lacrosse | No | No | |
Racquetball | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Skiing (cross-country) | No | Division 1 | |
Skiing (downhill) | No | Division 1 | |
Soccer | No | ||
Softball | No | No | No |
Swimming And Diving | No | No | |
Tennis | No | ||
Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
Triathlon | No | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | ||
Volleyball | No | ||
Water Polo | No | ||
Wrestling | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | No | No | |
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Cheerleading | No | No | |
Crew | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | No | No | |
Field Hockey | No | No | |
Football | No | No | No |
Golf | No | Division 1 | |
Ice Hockey | No | ||
Lacrosse | No | Division 1 | |
Racquetball | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Skiing (cross-country) | No | Division 1 | |
Skiing (downhill) | No | Division 1 | |
Soccer | Division 1 | ||
Softball | No | No | |
Swimming And Diving | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 1 | ||
Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
Triathlon | No | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | ||
Volleyball | Division 1 | ||
Water Polo | No | ||
Wrestling | No | No |
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