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The University of Colorado at Boulder, also known as CU-Boulder or UCB, is the flagship university of the University of Colorado System in Boulder, Colorado. It was established in 1876. UCB offers more than 150 academic programs in diverse fields of study. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
UCB’s sports teams are nicknamed the Colorado Buffaloes. They compete in more than eight intercollegiate sports in the NCAA Division I Big 12 Conference. The Buffaloes have won over 20 NCAA championships.
The most common majors at the school are in mathematics, science, engineering, media, fine arts, and liberal arts.
University Of Colorado does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 520 or lower in 2007 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 540 to 650, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way University Of Colorado works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2007, 31,796 students were enrolled in University Of Colorado.
The school offers students meal plans. University Of Colorado student athletes compete in Big Twelve Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Colorado At Boulder
Regent Drive at Broadway
Boulder, CO 80309-0017
General Phone: (303) 492-1411
http://www.colorado.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,965 | economics, political science, English, sociology, history, international studies, anthropology, Spanish language, ... |
| Business And Management | 1,041 | business management |
| Engineering | 789 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, engineering, architectural engineering, engineering physics, ... |
| Science | 788 | physiology, call and molecular biology, ecology and population biology, biochemistry, physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 603 | psychology, communication disorders, educational psychology, cognitive science |
| Media | 569 | journalism, communication studies |
| Architecture And Planning | 200 | environmental design |
| Fine Arts | 191 | fine arts |
| Education And Teaching | 168 | curriculum and instruction, social foundations of education, music teaching |
| Law | 162 | law |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 130 | computer science, computer engineering |
| Mathematics | 120 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 102 | environmental studies |
| Music | 100 | music performance, music, music history and theory |
| Religion And Philosophy | 88 | philosophy, religion |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 87 | film studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 61 | drama, dance |
| Medical Support And Technology | 4 | audiology |
| Medicine | 3 | neuroscience |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Colorado in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 5,728 | 58 |
| Master's degree | 962 | 48 |
| Doctor's degree | 319 | 42 |
| First-professional degree | 162 | 1 |
In 2007, University Of Colorado had a total enrollment of 31,796 students (28,171 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| First Professional | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 60% |
| California | 9% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
| Part-Time | 55 % |
University Of Colorado offers campus housing for 6,650 of its 28,171 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Boulder, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 19,857 | 16,187 | 82% | 5,591 | 35% |
| Men | 10,027 | 7,851 | 78% | 2,839 | 36% |
| Women | 9,830 | 8,336 | 85% | 2,752 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 64% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 79% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,636 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,798 |
| Room and board | $ 9,088 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,698 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,212 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Colorado participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 137000)
University Of Colorado has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 522 | 184 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 183 | 116 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 629 | 428 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $56,766 | 3 | $57,128 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $56,766 | 4 | $87,370 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 333 | $117,779 | 81 | $110,285 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 199 | $85,684 | 110 | $83,530 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 173 | $74,718 | 108 | $69,214 |
| Instructor | academic year | 100 | $49,981 | 111 | $46,571 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 805 | $92,169 | 410 | $75,039 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big Twelve Conference |
| Basketball | Big Twelve Conference |
| Track | Big Twelve Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 160 | 88 | 248 |
| Football | 93 | 0 | 93 |
| Track | 24 | 22 | 46 |
| Basketball | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 30 | 54 | 84 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Environmental Design/Architecture
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Music Teacher Education
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Architectural Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International/Global Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Museology/Museum Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Biochemistry
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemical Physics
Chemistry, General
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Physics, General
Physiology, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Cognitive Science
Communication Disorders, General
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Colorado Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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