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General Information

School Contact
University of Colorado
552 CUB
Boulder, CO 80309
United States
(303) 492-1411
www.colorado.edu
Cost
In-State Tuition: $5,922
Out-of-State Tuition: $25,400
Room and Board: $9,860
Books and Supplies: $1,749
Undergrad Student Body
Full-Time: 24,414
Total Male: 12,793
Total Female: 11,621
Part-Time: 2,311
Founded:
1876 		Control:
Public 		Setting:
Small city 		Academic Calendar:
Semester 		Religious Affiliation:
None

Overall Experience

There will be many times throughout the college experience when a student will question his decision and dwell on other possibilities. The University of Colorado-Boulder is a signi?cantly large school where an incoming freshman will undoubtedly feel lost on the long and lonely walk to class. You will ?nd yourself contemplating the bene?ts that a smaller school could have offered and wonder whether you made the right choice. But it isn’t hard to loose that in the amazing beauty of the campus and the kind, openness of the students which makes it easy to find your place. As the years progress, you will notice more 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.

Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:
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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Anonymous says:
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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Anonymous says:
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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Anonymous says:
My first years were not great for me at CU, and I wished I had gone elsewhere. That was partly because I didn’t know what I wanted to do, and it made life at CU academically tough. As time goes on, I have more days that I’m glad that I stayed than ones that I wish I wasn’t here. A lot of my discomfort at CU has been because of the attitudes of many students that attend the school. Many have rich parents and never have to work. This elitist attitude is hard to avoid, but once you can get past those types of people, and find some down-to-earth people to hang out with, it makes the rest easier to deal with.
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Anonymous says:
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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Contact Admissions
Phone: (303) 492-6301
E-Mail: apply@colorado.edu
Web Site: www.colorado.edu/prospective
Dates To Know Deadline Notification
Regular Decision January 15 Rolling
Must-Reply-By May 1
Acceptance Rate:   78% Application Fee:   $50 Common Application Accepted?   No

Financial Aid Stats

Contact Admissions
Phone: (303) 492-5091
E-Mail: finaid@colorado.edu
Web Site: www.colorado.edu/finaid/index.html
Other Stats
Financial Aid Forms Deadline: April 1
Average Financial Aid Package: ? $13,605
Students Who Applied for Aid: 64%
Applicants Who Received Aid: 49%

Standardized Tests

Scores Verbal Math Composite (out of)
SAT I * 520 - 630 550 - 650 1070 - 1280 (1600)
ACT * 23 - 29 24 - 29 24 - 28 (36)
* 25th - 75th Percentile
Other Stats
Top 10% of HS Class: 27%
SATI / ACT Required? Either
SAT II Requirements: Not required, but scores are considered if submitted.