University of Colorado Boulder

Explore Careers of 131,997+ Alumni

General Information

As the flagship university of the state of Colorado, CU-Boulder is a dynamic community of scholars and learners situated on one of the most spectacular college campuses in the country.

Homepage: http://colorado.edu
Phone: +1 (303) 492-1411
Address: 914 Broadway; Boulder, Colorado 80309-0017; United States

Email: ucomm@colorado.edu
Institution Type: Public
Year Level: Four or more Years

Students & Faculty

Undergrad Students: 25,805
Graduate Students: 5,920
Faculty: 1,899
Total Population: 31,725
Student/Faculty Ratio: 19:1

Male: 55%
Female: 45%
Admitted: 84%
Graduated: 68%

Financial Information

Financial Aid: Available
Percent Receiving Aid: 59%

Tuition: In-State: US$8,760.00/YEAR; Out-of-State: US$30,528.00/YEAR

Show more Show less

Share something new with this university.

University of Colorado Boulder
Last Saturday, the University of Colorado Police Department and the Colorado Buffaloes Football team used a friendly game of softball to get to know each other a little better. Read the Daily Camera article to find out who won! http://www.dailycamera.com/news/boulder/ci_26139098/cu-football-bests-campus-police-softball-slugfest. Photo by: University of Colorado Police Department
- Like (4)Like (4)
- Comment (2)
12 minutes ago
- +2
- LinkedIn Member Very cool.8 minutes ago
- LinkedIn Member The two knew each other intimately when I was a student there in the 80s, but this sounds much more productive for all. Go Buffs!8 minutes ago
Add a comment...

University of Colorado Boulder
CU Around the World: "I come from Rwanda, where more than 95% of the people rely on biomass, mainly firewood, and charcoal for cooking," said Didier Muvandimwe, a graduate student in engineering. Muvandimwe and a team of researchers are studying exposure to cookstove emissions - one of the five worst overall health risk factors in poor developing countries. “The participation of CU-Boulder in this project shows its commitment to improve and to help people around the world." Learn more - http://bit.ly/1qg0M7D.
- Like (13)Like (13)
- Comment (2)
1 day ago
- +11
- LinkedIn Member Very important public health issue, especially for women and children -- kudos!22 hours ago
- LinkedIn Member This is wonderful and shows how environmental engineering, public health, and international affairs come together to make positive changes, particularly in the developing world. Great article!1 hour ago
Add a comment...

University of Colorado Boulder
Scenes from CU-Boulder: The flowers along the entrance to Libby Hall this morning.
- Like (31)Like (31)
- Comment (5)
1 day ago
- +29
- See previous comments
- LinkedIn Member And mine too22 hours ago
- LinkedIn Member mine too! Libby Hall has changed a LOT since I attended. It was sort of a dump but now it's gorgeous3 hours ago
Add a comment...

University of Colorado Boulder
CU-Boulder's Deborah Jin won the 2014 Isaac Newton Medal, the highest accolade given by the Institute of Physics. She was cited for her experimental work in laser cooling atoms.
Jin awarded Isaac Newton Medal of the Institute of Physics
colorado.edu
This work has led to the practical demonstration of universal laws that underpin fundamental quantum behavior.
- Like (4)Like (4)
- Comment
3 days ago
- +2
Add a comment...

University of Colorado Boulder
Gardening in Space!? A team of graduate students from CU-Boulder are working with NASA to develop the necessary technology to grow fruits and vegetables in a deep space habitat. As astronauts explore beyond Earth, they will need to make their habitat as self-sustaining as possible. This includes growing fruits and vegetables. Read the NASA article - http://1.usa.gov/1mnHTjX
- Like (27)Like (27)
- Comment (4)
6 days ago
- +25
- See previous comments
- LinkedIn Member @michael very good question3 days ago
- LinkedIn Member Very ambitious. Truly the object of science fiction becoming a reality. Best of luck to the involved students at CU Boulder.2 days ago
Add a comment...

University of Colorado Boulder
Go Colorado! Here's another reason to love our favorite state - the Colorado economy continues to grow and is outperforming the U.S. economy! Read the full report from CU-Boulder's Leeds School of Business for industry-specific stats - http://bit.ly/1jgLNvk
- Like (38)Like (38)
- Comment (2)
6 days ago
- +36
- LinkedIn Member As a Former Buff, I LIKE this!!!6 days ago
- LinkedIn Member Keep up the hard work Colorado ... especially natural resources and mining! Keep calm and frac on.... 18 hours ago
Add a comment...

University of Colorado Boulder
A 40mph tailwind gave CU-Boulder Computer Science student William Luce professional-caliber results. It also provided inspiration to take a closer look at the impact of localized meteorological variables have on endurance sport training and prediction. Read more - http://bit.ly/1r3vUbU Photo by: Patrick Campbell, University of Colorado
- Like (11)Like (11)
- Comment (2)
7 days ago
- +9
- LinkedIn Member Insane stuff...my brother and a whole group of friends are Buff Alums. Great article Greg Tarr6 days ago
- LinkedIn Member CU- The Most Beautiful Campus in the World at the Foot of the Rocky Mountains:>)6 days ago
Add a comment...

University of Colorado Boulder
Colorado has been selected as one of five international hubs for Future Earth, an ambitious 10-year research initiative to address global environmental change solutions and actions. The U.S. hub will be headquartered in Colorado and managed jointly by the University of Colorado Boulder and Colorado State University. Future Earth is expected to mobilize 60,000 scientists and students worldwide to respond to the risks and opportunities of global change and supporting transformation toward global sustainability. Read more - http://bit.ly/1onNypw
- Like (58)Like (58)
- Comment (6)
7 days ago
- +56
- See previous comments
- LinkedIn Member Great news from both of my alma maters (and my home state!)4 days ago
- LinkedIn Member Kudos to CU. Great Memories. Excellent education.1 day ago
Add a comment...

University of Colorado Boulder
What is it like to work at the happiest place on earth?? Forever Buff Mike Morrison (MechEngr '96) began working at Disneyland in 2004. He ensures the rides and attractions are safe while providing the exhilarating experience expected by the 50,000 daily visitors to the amusement park.
Engineering magic: Keeping the rides running
colorado.edu
Little did Morrison know when he was studying to be a mechanical engineer that he would get to work in the exciting -- and rarely seen -- underbelly of the amusement park.
- Like (2)Like (2)
- Comment
9 days ago
Add a comment...

University of Colorado Boulder
More powerful magnets = more spectacular atomic collisions! Founded by CU-Boulder physicist Danko van der Laan, Advanced Conductor Technologies manufactures high-temperature superconducting cables that are flexible enough to be wound into a coil. This allows scientists to build a stronger electromagnet than anything previously available.
Technology developed at CU-Boulder could allow for more powerful atomic collisions
colorado.edu
Physicists need more powerful magnets in order to build more powerful atom smashers because the magnets are used to steer the beams of atoms in the smashers onto a collision course with one another.
- Like (2)Like (2)
- Comment
9 days ago
Add a comment...