University of Colorado Boulder
#105 in National Universities (tie)
Overview
University of Colorado Boulder is a public institution that was founded in 1876. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 31,103 (fall 2022), its setting is city, and the campus size is 600 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Colorado Boulder's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #105. Its in-state tuition and fees are $13,622; out-of-state tuition and fees are $41,966.
The University of Colorado Boulder, called CU Boulder for short, lays against the majestic backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. Boulder is a lively college town with more than 80 miles of biking and walking trails. In the evenings, students can travel anywhere within the city limits for free in CU NightRide shuttles, which run until 1:15 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 12:15 a.m. all other nights. On campus, there are more than 450 student clubs and organizations and about 20 fraternities and sororities. Freshmen must live on campus. The Colorado Buffaloes compete in the NCAA Division I Pac-12 Conference. The student athletes, called Buffs for short, are supported by two buffalo mascots: a costumed student called Chip and a live animal named Ralphie V. The university stresses its commitment to volunteer efforts like Better Boulder Day of Service, a day of community service in the surrounding neighborhoods. For trips off campus, there are 11 ski slopes within 3 hours of campus, and Rocky Mountain National Park is 45 miles away. A bit closer is Denver, the state capital, where students can catch professional sports matches or concerts in the unique outdoor concert hall, Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
CU Boulder is the only school in the Rocky Mountain Region to make it into the Association of American Universities, an elite group of 62 research universities. The university has highly ranked graduate programs through the College of Engineering and Applied Science and School of Education. Its Law School stresses experiential learning through clinics, externships, competitions and pro bono work. CU Boulder graduates are immediately inducted into the dues-free alumni association, Forever Buffs, whose particularly distinguished members include "South Park" creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and sportscasters Chris Fowler and Jim Gray.
University of Colorado Boulder is a public institution that was founded in 1876. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 31,103 (fall 2022), its setting is city, and the campus size is 600 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Colorado Boulder's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #105. Its in-state tuition and fees are $13,622; out-of-state tuition and fees are $41,966.
The University of Colorado Boulder, called CU Boulder for short, lays against the majestic backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. Boulder is a lively college town with more than 80 miles of biking and walking trails. In the evenings, students can travel anywhere within the city limits for free in CU NightRide shuttles, which run until 1:15 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 12:15 a.m. all other nights. On campus, there are more than 450 student clubs and organizations and about 20 fraternities and sororities. Freshmen must live on campus. The Colorado Buffaloes compete in the NCAA Division I Pac-12 Conference. The student athletes, called Buffs for short, are supported by two buffalo mascots: a costumed student called Chip and a live animal named Ralphie V. The university stresses its commitment to volunteer efforts like Better Boulder Day of Service, a day of community service in the surrounding neighborhoods. For trips off campus, there are 11 ski slopes within 3 hours of campus, and Rocky Mountain National Park is 45 miles away. A bit closer is Denver, the state capital, where students can catch professional sports matches or concerts in the unique outdoor concert hall, Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
CU Boulder is the only school in the Rocky Mountain Region to make it into the Association of American Universities, an elite group of 62 research universities. The university has highly ranked graduate programs through the College of Engineering and Applied Science and School of Education. Its Law School stresses experiential learning through clinics, externships, competitions and pro bono work. CU Boulder graduates are immediately inducted into the dues-free alumni association, Forever Buffs, whose particularly distinguished members include "South Park" creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and sportscasters Chris Fowler and Jim Gray.
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At-a-Glance
Setting
City
In-state tuition and fees
$13,622
Undergraduate Enrollment
31,103
Acceptance Rate
79%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$41,966
In-State Tuition & Fees
$13,622
Room & Board
$16,950(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$19,404
$21,771
$21,771
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$41,966
In-State Tuition & Fees
$13,622
Room & Board
$16,950(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$19,404
*Average in-state cost after aid
Academics
57%
18:1
41%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
15%
N/A
Engineering
13%
N/A
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
12%
N/A
Social Sciences
12%
N/A
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
10%
N/A
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Faculty Research Impact
Bibliometric Rank
33
Bibliometrics is the statistical analyses of publications and citations for the purpose of measuring faculty research impact.Publications Cited in Top 25% of Journals
73%
Publications Cited in Top 5% of Journals
26%
Total Papers published between 2018-2022
26,751
Citations Per Publication
16:1
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Students
31,103
Graduate Enrollment
7,119
Total Enrollment
38,222
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
28,686
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
28%
Minority Enrollment
28%
Minority Enrollment
68%
White
13%
Hispanic
7%
Two or more races
6%
Asian
3%
International
2%
Black
1%
Unknown
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
99+
Sports Teams
16
Fraternities
17
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
57%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
36%
Average Debt at Graduation
$29,179
$45,796
$45,796
Graduation Rate
57%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
36%
Average Debt at Graduation
$29,179
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