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www.colorado.eduUSAQS #99 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete★ Carnegie R1 Doctoral★ Top 500 Global★ Pac-12 Conference★ AAU Member
University of Colorado Boulder
The University of Colorado Boulder is a public research university located in Boulder, Colorado, United States. It was founded in 1876 as the Colorado Territorial School and has since grown to become one of the top public universities in the country. The university offers over 150 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across nine colleges and schools, including the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Engineering, and the Leeds School of Business. CU Boulder is known for its strong programs in engineering, business, and environmental science, as well as its vibrant campus culture and stunning natural surroundings.
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Times Higher Education #9 · 2026ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) #15 · 2026US News & World Report #48 · 2026Forbes #93 · 2026QS #99 · 2026QS World University Rankings #2026 · 2026
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Suburban, 700 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
3/10
Diversity
8/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
35.71% placement rate
Popular fields
Electrical and Computer EngineeringMasters in Business AdministrationCivil EngineeringMasters in Computer ScienceAerospace Engineering SciencesAstrophysical and Planetary SciencesInformation ScienceData Science
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Student Life
33,759 students (2,449 international)
Campus: Suburban, 700 acres
Location: Boulder, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
Norlin LibraryMemorial StadiumResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteria
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 69.7%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 69.7%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school