University of Colorado at Boulder Description:
The University of Colorado at Boulder (CU Boulder) is the flagship campus of Colorado's university system. The 600-acre campus is located right in the heart of Boulder. The university is a member of the prestigious American Association of Universities, and it ranks in the top 10 of public universities for its level of sponsored research. CU Boulder offers 85 undergraduate majors in its five colleges and four schools. On the athletic front, the CU Boulder Buffaloes compete in the NCAA Division I Big 12 Conference.
Admissions Data (2008):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 78%
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 520 / 630
- SAT Math: 550 / 650
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 24 / 28
- ACT English: 23 / 29
- ACT Math: 24 / 29
Enrollment (2008):
- Total Enrollment: 32,469 (26,897 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 53% Male / 47% Female
- 91% Full-time
Costs (2008 - 09):
- Tuition and Fees: $7,278 (in-state); $26,756 (out-of-state)
- Books: $1,749 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $9,860
- Other Expenses: $4,374
- Total Cost: $23,261 (in-state); $42,739 (out-of-state)
University of Colorado at Boulder Financial Aid (2007 - 08):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 77%
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 73%
- Loans: 30%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $3,852
- Loans: $5,727
Most Popular Majors:
Business Administration, Communication Studies, Economics, English Language and Literature, Environmental Design, Journalism, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 84%
- Transfer Out Rate: 19%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 41%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 67%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
University of Colorado at Boulder Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.colorado.edu/chancellor/missionandroles.html
"The Boulder campus of the university of Colorado shall be a comprehensive graduate research university with selective admissions standards. The Boulder campus of the university of Colorado shall offer a comprehensive array of undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degree programs..."
