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University of Colorado Boulder
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  • 4 Year
  • BOULDER, CO

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade A
  5. Athletics
    grade A
  6. Party Scene
    grade A+
  7. Professors
    grade A
  8. Location
    grade A
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade A
  11. Student Life
    grade A+
  12. Safety
    grade C+

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CU Boulder is a highly rated public university located in Boulder, Colorado in the Denver Area. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 28,463 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the CU Boulder acceptance rate is 80%. Popular majors include Business, Psychology, and Computer Science. Graduating 74% of students, CU Boulder alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $39,100.

About

REGENT DR AT BROADWAY
BOULDER, CO 80309
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Pacific-12 Conference

University of Colorado Boulder Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

CU Admissions

Acceptance Rate
80%
Application Deadline
January 15
SAT Range
1170-1390
ACT Range
25-31
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$22,532 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,214 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
65%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
74%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 197 responses
57%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 244 responses
50%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 243 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    75%
  • On Campus
    17%
  • Online
    7%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
28,463 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,423
Undergrads Over 25
6%
Pell Grant
14%
Varsity Athletes
1%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 180 responses
  • You can find all types of students.
    28%
  • Friendly
    26%
  • Chill, so Colorado ;)
    16%
  • Preppy Trustfund and Native Coloradoan
    8%
  • Ignorant
    4%
  • Beautiful
    4%
  • California
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
53%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 277 responses
Poll
60%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 322 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 180 responses
  • SKO BUFFS!
    39%
  • CU BUFFS!
    13%
  • Lively
    11%
  • Beautiful
    9%
  • Happening and fun
    7%
  • Accepting community
    5%
  • "Make Use of Who You Meet"
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$50,800 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
74%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
81%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 138 responses

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