University of Colorado Boulder
CU Boulder's innovative academic programs, hands-on opportunities and rigorous course work will prepare you for a complex global society. While interacting with our faculty, which includes Nobel laureates, MacArthur "Genius Grant" fellows, U.S. Professor of the Year awardees and National Medal of Science winners, you'll develop a broad understanding of the world, strong leadership skills and an enhanced ability to think critically. Live in spectacular surroundings and learn in a campus environment full of extraordinary opportunities.
Accepts first-year applicationsWestPublicUrbanLarge (15,000+)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Design
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Public health
- Architecture
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
Application information
First-year
You are considered a first year student (freshman) at CU Boulder if you have not enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school. Application checklist: - Complete Common Application - Application fee - One personal essay - One short answer question - Academic letter of recommendation - High school transcript of equivalency (official or unofficial) - SAT or ACT score (optional)
Transfer
You are considered a transfer student at CU Boulder if you have enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school. Application checklist: - Complete CU Boulder Transfer Application - Application fee - One academic interest question - High school transcript of equivalency (official or unofficial) - College transcript (official or unofficial) - SAT or ACT score (optional). For more information on how to apply as a transfer student, visit our how to apply page at colorado.edu/admissions/process/transfer/apply.
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Visit us
See for yourself why Boulder is a top-ranked college town in the U.S. Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains, our R1 research university allows you to do what you love in a place you love. We offer daily information sessions and campus tours, in-person on-campus visit programs throughout the year, and virtual events and experiences. Explore our visit programs in a way that suits you best. Choose from visit programs categorized by student type, academic interest and time of year. Make the experience all your own at colorado.edu/admissions/visit.