University of Colorado Boulder: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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University of Colorado Boulder is a large four-year, public school with 39,585 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1876 and is one of the 3 schools and colleges located in Boulder, Colorado.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at University of Colorado Boulder.

Majors
Offered
108
University of Colorado Boulder deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 108 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Management, Business, Biology, and Communication and Journalism. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

University of Colorado Boulder student retention rate is high at 88% (well above Colorado average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
88%
Good
The graduation rate at University of Colorado Boulder is good - 74%. Approximately 19% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Colorado Boulder is reasonably decent - 18:1. Read more information about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high, about $37,400 per academic year. The additional fees at University of Colorado Boulder beyond tuition are about $1,600; which comes to $39,000 annually.

Read the details about University of Colorado Boulder additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
81%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 53,781 applications were submitted and 43,416 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

The school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Colorado Boulder in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
University of Colorado Boulder offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Colorado Boulder, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
University of Colorado Boulder offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 7,500 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of Colorado Boulder. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, University of Colorado Boulder seems to be a very dangerous school. This college has been investigated by the government for possible crime reporting violations. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Colorado Boulder Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Colorado Boulder
Regent Drive at Broadway
Boulder, Colorado
80309-0017, USA
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Alternatives to University of Colorado Boulder

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Colorado State University Fort Collins Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Great retention rate. Tuition: $30k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Around 33,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Well known for their management, business, and biology programs. ACT 26 to enroll.

Colorado Technical University Colorado SpringsColorado Technical University Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO
Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs Rating
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University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Rating
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University of Denver Rating
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University of Colorado Colorado SpringsUniversity of Colorado Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO
University of Colorado Colorado Springs Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $21k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. Around 11,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Offers strong management, business, and nursing programs. ROTC programs. SAT 1100, ACT 25 to enroll.

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University of Wyoming Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $16k. Affordable on-campus housing. Approximately 11,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Well known for their education, management, and engineering programs. ROTC programs are available. ACT 25 to enroll.

University of Northern ColoradoUniversity of Northern ColoradoGreeley, CO
University of Northern Colorado Rating
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Colorado School of MinesColorado School of MinesGolden, CO
Colorado School of Mines Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Excellent student retention rate. Tuition: $40k. Above average on-campus housing. More than 7,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Well known for engineering, computer science, and chemistry programs. SAT 1370, ACT 32 to enroll.

Metropolitan State University of DenverMetropolitan State University of DenverDenver, CO
Metropolitan State University of Denver Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $26k. Approximately 17,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Emphasis on management, business, and social work programs. ROTC programs are available. ACT 20 to enroll.

United States Air Force AcademyUnited States Air Force AcademyUSAF Academy, CO
United States Air Force Academy Rating
Bachelor's degrees. Excellent retention rate. On-campus housing option. Around 4,100 students. Specializes in engineering, management, and business programs. ACT 31 to enroll.

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Naropa UniversityNaropa UniversityBoulder, CO
Naropa University Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $34k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Over 1,100 students. Generally safe campus. Well known for their psychology, general studies, and English and literature programs.

Southwest Acupuncture College BoulderSouthwest Acupuncture College BoulderBoulder, CO
Southwest Acupuncture College Boulder Rating
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Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology BroomfieldSpartan College of Aeronautics and Technology BroomfieldBroomfield, CO
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Front Range Community CollegeFront Range Community CollegeWestminster, CO
Front Range Community College Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $15k. Roughly 19,500 students. Safe campus. Focus on general studies, nursing, and graphic design and animation programs. ROTC programs.

Elevate Salon Institute WestminsterElevate Salon Institute WestminsterWestminster, CO
Elevate Salon Institute Westminster Rating
Outstanding retention rate. Around 200 students. Safe campus.

DeVry University ColoradoDeVry University ColoradoWestminster, CO
DeVry University Colorado Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $14k. More than 200 students. Specializes in business, management, and computer science programs.

Pima Medical Institute DenverPima Medical Institute DenverDenver, CO
Pima Medical Institute Denver Rating
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Regis UniversityRegis UniversityDenver, CO
Regis University Rating
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Colorado School of TradesColorado School of TradesLakewood, CO
Colorado School of Trades Rating
Associate's degrees. More than 200 students. Safe campus.

Red Rocks Community CollegeRed Rocks Community CollegeLakewood, CO
Red Rocks Community College Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Great retention rate. Tuition: $15k. About 6,500 students. Relatively safe campus. Popular general studies, criminal justice, and medical assistant programs. ROTC programs are offered.

Rocky Mountain College of Art and DesignRocky Mountain College of Art and DesignLakewood, CO
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $20k. More than 2,100 students. Generally safe campus. Strong graphic design and animation, computer science, and interior design programs.


Colorado Christian UniversityColorado Christian UniversityLakewood, CO
Colorado Christian University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $26k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. More than 9,000 students. Generally safe campus. Well known for their psychology, management, and theology and religion programs. ROTC programs.

Paul Mitchell the School DenverPaul Mitchell the School DenverLakewood, CO
Paul Mitchell the School Denver Rating
Great student retention rate. Approximately 300 students. Safe campus.

Community College of DenverCommunity College of DenverDenver, CO
Community College of Denver Rating
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Emily Griffith Technical CollegeEmily Griffith Technical CollegeDenver, CO
Emily Griffith Technical College Rating
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Aveda Institute Denver Rating
Great retention rate. More than 400 students. Safe campus.

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Montessori Education Center of the Rockies Rating
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