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The teachers at CU are pretty good in most cases, but it depends on your major. I’m majoring in electrical engineering, and I have had some awful foreign professors in the past.
- anonymous on
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University of Colorado
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Overall Experience
CU-Boulder -
Boulder, CO
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There will be many times throughout one’s college experience when a student will question their decision and dwell on other possibilities. The University of Colorado-Boulder is a significantly large school where an incoming freshman will undoubtedly feel lost on the long and lonely walk to class. You will find yourself contemplating the benefits that a smaller school could have offered and wonder whether you made the right choice. As the years progress, you will reconsider the value in choosing Boulder with the pure intention of skiing as many days as possible. Throughout your time spent at CU, you will ask if you have surrounded yourself with the right people. Later, when you are confronted with choosing a profession, serious criticism may be cast onto your once prized major. Such questions will plague several students attending a number of universities, yet not all of them will find solace in knowing they spent four years studying in one of the most stimulating cities in the country. It is almost impossible to narrow the experience down to one deciding factor. There is not just one simple thing that separates CU from the countless number of universities that a student has to choose from. Yet, it could have something to do with the mountains. Being greeted every morning by Colorado’s towering terrain never fails to put an inflated ego into place. Looking down from the highest peak in Vail is more than a subtle reminder of the benefits of dedication. Even fresh Aspen air is capable of lifting the lowest spirits. You are given one life and one college experience. The knowledge you can gain at CU is immeasurable, but not everything in life can be based on an academic curriculum.
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"I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. Even though it might take a while to warm up to, Boulder is undoubtedly the best place to go to school. The only thing missing is the ocean." |
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"I just graduated from CU, and I loved my experience here! I wouldn’t trade my college experience in Boulder for any other school, even Harvard. Where else in the United States can college students receive a great education, party like animals, and ski up to four times a week? This is the only place." |
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"The overall school experience at CU is very good. I enjoy outdoor activities, and Boulder has tons to do—from rock climbing to skiing. I also like the big campus because it gives me the opportunity to get involved in programs and activities that fit my interests." |
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"Now that I have graduated, I can look back on my education and experiences at CU and truly appreciate it. Freshman year is amazing—breaking free from your parents and living in a dorm with hundreds of kids your age. Everything is new and exciting. Sophomore year is a little tougher because you’re off campus, and it can get lonely without the social crutches that the dorms offer. I cannot recommend anything more than going abroad junior year for a semester, or even a year. By your senior year, you should know your interest and enjoy your classes. And if you haven’t done an internship by then, senior year would be a good time." |
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"It’s the most amazing place I’ve ever seen in my life. The lifestyle out here is so healthy and adventurous; everyone seems so happy and content. The town is awesome, with so many cool restaurants, bars, and cafés. The school is gorgeous, and so are all of the facilities. I can’t say enough about it. I’m so happy I came here. CU-Boulder is amazing, and there are many opportunities here." |
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By The Numbers
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Full-Time Undergraduates:
23,860
Part-Time Undergraduates:
2,295
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Total Male Undergraduates:
13,863
Total Female Undergraduates:
12,292
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Overall Acceptance Rate:
82%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate:
Not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate:
Not offered
Total Applicants:
19,857
Total Acceptances:
16,187
Freshman Enrollment:
5,591
Regular Decision Deadline:
January 15
Regular Decision Notification:
Rolling basis (beginning September 1)
Must-Reply-By Date:
May 1
Applicants Placed on Waiting List:
1,542
Students Enrolled from Waiting List:
302
Transfer Applications Received:
3,093
Transfer Applications Accepted:
1,973
Transfer Students Enrolled:
1,242
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Transfer Application Acceptance Rate:
64%
SAT I or ACT Required?:
Either
SAT I Range (25th–75th Percentile):
1060–1280
SAT I Verbal Range (25th–75th Percentile):
520–630
SAT I Math Range (25th–75th Percentile):
540–650
SAT II Requirements:
Not required, but scores are considered if submitted.
Freshman Retention Rate:
83%
Top 10% of High School Class:
25%
Application Fee:
$50 ($70 for international students)
Common Application Accepted?:
No
Supplemental Forms?:
No
Admissions Phone:
(303) 492-6301
Admissions E-Mail:
Admissions Web Site:
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