About University of Colorado Boulder
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
36,681
Website
www.colorado.eduAccreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
University of Colorado Boulder is a public institution located at Boulder, Colorado and is one of the 34 United States research institutions belonging to the 'Association of American Universities'. Collaborative research, innovation, and entrepreneurship are emphasized in the academic model of the university.
The prime objective at the university is to merge great ideas with ambitious goals thus preparing the students for successful careers. Experience, perspectives, and opportunities are provided at the university which is aimed at the overall development of the students so as to recognize skills, merge it with passion and instill a sense of responsibility to improving local and global communities.
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University's acceptance rate is 77%.
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There are 33,977 students enrolled in the university including 28,386 full-timers and 5,591 part-timers.
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The university has 2,150 academic faculties and 2,055 research faculty apart from over 850 visiting international scholars. The student-faculty ratio is 18:1.
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The total graduation rate is 70% at the university. Retention rate is 86% for full-time students and 62% for part-time students.
- University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
Online Education at University of Colorado Boulder
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The online program at the university offers the chance to watch classes live, actively participate in the discussions and attend lectures on campus on a virtual pedestal. Though the course is flexible and individually paced, online students will have the same access to the faculty, classmates and other academic support and the course will be as rigorous and sophisticated as the on-campus counterpart.
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The online classes at the University are managed through Desire2Learn (D2L) online learning management system.
For more info on Tuition and Fees
Reviews
Some student reviews about the university are as follows.
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The college experience is great. It has a very sociable climate and the people are very friendly.
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The professors are eager to help. There are countless resources for students to utilize around the campus. Student clubs and organizations are very active throughout the year.
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The city of Boulder is stunning. The food and environment are healthy. The campus provides endless opportunities and promotes hard work in a friendly way that makes the students willing to walk the extra mile.
Rankings
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Forbes has ranked the university 131st in 'Top Colleges list'.
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The university is ranked 32nd in 'Public Colleges', 70th in 'Research Universities' and 99th in 'America’s Best Value Colleges'.
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According to the US News, the university is ranked at number 96 in 'National Universities'.
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The college is also ranked 59th in 'Best Colleges for Veterans' and 137th in 'Best Value Schools'.
Admissions
Application Deadline
FALSE
Acceptance Rate
82%
SAT Range
1150 - 1360
ACT Range
25 - 31
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$21,466
Average Annual Cost
$10,728
Books And Supplies
$1,800
Other Fees
$1,804
Room And Board
$14,418
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,294
Total One Year Cost
$31,044
Before applying to UCB, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $43,079. For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
NA
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
88%
Part-Time Retention Rate
64%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$14,510
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Business Administration, Management...
805 Graduates
Psychology, General
427 Graduates
Physiology, Pathology and Related S...
331 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
331 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
251 Graduates
Economics
249 Graduates
Journalism
228 Graduates
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, an...
218 Graduates
Computer Science
197 Graduates
International/Global Studies
171 Graduates
Political Science and Government
167 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
166 Graduates
Sociology
160 Graduates
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomica...
131 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
131 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
110 Graduates
Environmental Design
95 Graduates
History
95 Graduates
Mathematics
94 Graduates
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
94 Graduates
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
91 Graduates
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astrona...
84 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
84 Graduates
Communication Disorders Sciences an...
81 Graduates
Biochemical Engineering
79 Graduates
Chemical Engineering
79 Graduates
Anthropology
72 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
71 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
68 Graduates
Civil Engineering
66 Graduates
Computer Engineering
59 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
53 Graduates
Music
52 Graduates
Astronomy and Astrophysics
46 Graduates
Philosophy
44 Graduates
Physics
42 Graduates
Applied Mathematics
42 Graduates
Environmental/Environmental Health...
40 Graduates
East Asian Languages, Literatures,...
38 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
37 Graduates
Architectural Engineering
35 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
32 Graduates
Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...
31 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
31 Graduates
Chemistry
29 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
22 Graduates
Public Relations, Advertising, and...
22 Graduates
Engineering Physics
21 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...
18 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
17 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
17 Graduates
Area Studies
16 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
14 Graduates
Dance
9 Graduates
Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...
9 Graduates
Engineering, General
8 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
30,159
Socio-Economic Diversity
16%
Part-time
7%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$81,328 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
29%
Averege Housing Cost
N/A
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
N/A
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Ralphie (live buffalo)
School Colors
silver, gold, and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Pacific-12 Conference
Total Male Athletes
196
Total Female Athletes
163
Intramural Sports
36
Sports Club
52
Sports Team (Men)
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Skiing-Snowboarding
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Skiing-Snowboarding
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
No
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $14,778 per year for living on campus. University of Colorado Boulder offers a number of dining and meal plan options for its students. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At UCB, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 55% male and 45% female students enrolled at the university.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$39,100/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$50,800/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$83 - 265
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$9,428
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,930
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$3,110
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$7,696
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$17,129
$30K - $48K
$15,233
$48K - $75K
$10,984
$75K - $110K
$4,303
> $110K
$2,277
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$2,776,283
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$43,379,926
The university provides scholarships, grants, loans and work-study option as financial support to the students in need. Students interested in opting for such aids must fill in the FAFSA form. University Of Colorado federal school code is 001370. The various financial aids provided by the university are as follows.
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Federal Aids such as Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans, Graduate PLUS loan and federal work-study options are provided.
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State Aids provided by the university include Colorado College Responsibility Grant, Colorado Graduate Grant, and Grad Student Fee Grant; University of Colorado Boulder Impact Scholarship and the University of Colorado Boulder Esteemed Scholars Program for Colorado resident students. Apart from that, Arts and Humanities Merit Scholarship and Regent Scholarship are also provided as State scholarships.
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Institutional Aids include Student Fee Grant, CU Boulder Grant, CU Gold Grant, CU Donor Grant, CU Promise Grant, First Generation Grant, and CU Achieve. Institutional scholarships such as D.H. Merkowitz Book Scholarship- Arts and Sciences, Marjorie Skiff Rose Scholarship- Arts and Sciences, Alumni Association Northern California Chapter Scholarship and Charles Schwab CFP Scholarship are also given.
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The provision of Military Aid includes the Post 9/11 GI Bill.