COLLEGE PROFILE
University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder, CO
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The University of Colorado at Boulder, founded in 1876, is a comprehensive, public university. It is a major research and teaching university located in one of the most spectacular environments in the country, at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Architecture and Planning, Arts and Sciences, Business and Administration, Engineering and Applied Science, and Music; and the Schools of Education, and Journalism and Mass Communication. Ranking second among all public universities in overall research expenditures per faculty member, the university offers tremendous academic diversity, with the faculty committed to bringing their research into the classroom. Students may participate in honors programs, undergraduate research programs and several academic residential programs. A diverse student body, a large number of student clubs and activities, as well as access to the state's capital, Denver, add to the appeal of the university. Its 600-acre campus is located in Boulder, 27 miles northwest of Denver.
| Web Site | www.colorado.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Institution Type | Public |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| Undergraduate Students | 26,325 |
| Women | 12,316 (46.8%) |
| Men | 14,009 (53.2%) |
| Graduate Students | 5,927 |
ADMISSION
| Entrance Difficulty | Moderately difficult |
|---|---|
| Overall Admission Rate | 84% of 21,744 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Offered | Yes |
| Early Decision Offered | No |
| Regular Admission Deadline | January 15 |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Average GPA | 3.57 |
|---|---|
| SAT Math | 540-650 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 530-630 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Writing | Not reported |
| ACT Composite | 24-29 range of middle 50% |
MONEY MATTERS
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $28,018 Out-of-state: $49,914 |
|---|---|
Tuition and Fees | In-state: $9,482 Out-of-state: $31,378 |
Room and Board | $11,730 |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 87% |
| Average Freshman Award | $12,738 |
| Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates | $22,683 |
ACADEMICS
| Academic Calendar System | Semester |
|---|---|
| General Education/ Core Curriculum | Required |
| Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates | 1,241 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 9% of classes 10-19 students: 30% of classes 20-29 students: 26% of classes 30-39 students: 12% of classes 40-49 students: 6% of classes 50-59 students: 9% of classes Over 100 students: 7% of classes |
CAMPUS LIFE
| Boulder Population | 94,673 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Metropolitan Area | Denver |
| Freshman Housing Guarantee | Freshmen are guaranteed housing |
| Students in College Housing | 92% of freshmen, 24% of all students |
| Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
| Mascot | Ralphie the Buffalo |
| Sororities | 16% of women participate |
| Fraternities | 14% of men participate |
STUDENTS
| Ethnicity of Students from U.S. | 0.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native 5.8% Asian 1.7% Black/African-American 8.4% Hispanic/Latino 1.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 78.3% White 3.5% Unknown |
|---|---|
| International Students | 2.4% from 79 countries |
| First-Year Students Returning | 84.0% |
| Students Graduating Within 4 Years | 40.1% |
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | 74% |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | 20% |
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| GPA | SAT | ACT | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UW | W | M | CR | W | ||
| Average | 3.46 | 3.72 | 633 | 612 | 605 | 28 |
| Low | 2.26 | 2.50 | 390 | 460 | 410 | 19 |
| High | 4.00 | 4.78 | 800 | 750 | 800 | 34 |
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DID YOU KNOW?
• A live buffalo serves as the UCB mascot.
• UCB is within a three-hour drive of many ski/snowboard resorts.
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