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Public university

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado, United States
QS ranking
206
Acceptance rate
80%
Tuition fee
USD38,336/ year

Study background

University introduction

University of Colorado Boulder is located in Boulder, Colorado, United States. Its most popular subjects include Business, Psychology, Public Relations, Physiology and Pathology and Computer Science. This is a large university, with approximately 37,500 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
94%
6%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    Saudi Arabia

  4. 4.

    South Korea

  5. 5.

    Mexico

Student gender

In this university

55%
45%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

18 : 1
18 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

15 : 1
15 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 890 mn

2020 Endowment

USD 1.5 bn

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

University website

https://www.colorado.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

5,768

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Business

  2. 2.

    Psychology

  3. 3.

    Public Relations

  4. 4.

    Physiology and Pathology

  5. 5.

    Computer Science

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

4

Campus type

Urban

Campus size

600acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

15

Health support

In this university

6,275 : 1
6,275 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

992 : 1
992 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Academic / Interest

  • Sports

  • Arts

  • Career

Number of national league teams

17

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

3

Football / Track fields

7

Basketball courts

6

Squash courts

1

Badminton courts

6

Swimming pool

1

Indoor gyms

2

Equestrian

Not available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

6

Number of dormitories

23

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
10,161
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
46 - 51%
Temperature
-5°
13°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
44 - 49%
Temperature
2°
28°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
42 - 44%
Temperature
10°
31°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
45 - 50%
Temperature
-6°
19°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Denver International Airport

Distance between airport and university

48 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
1 - 1.5 hours
Cost
USD 11 - 30
Taxi
Travel time
0.5 - 1 hours
Cost
USD 100 - 150

After graduation

Staff in career centre

In this university

1,244 : 1
1,244 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

1,125 : 1
1,125 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

99

Average numbers of services

7