Also known as
- U of Colorado
- Univ of Colorado
- University of Colorado
- U of CO
- Univ of CO
- University of CO
- Boulder
- CU
- CU-Boulder
- UCB
- CUB
- Colorado
- Colorado University
- U of Colo
- Univ of Colo
- University of Colo
- Colo
- Buffs
- Buffalos
- Buffaloes
- CU at Boulder
- Golden Buffs
- University of Colorado at Boulder
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
6,818
44.9% Female
55.1% Male
Institution Overview
System
University of Colorado
School Type
Public
Region
Rocky Mountains CO ID MT UT WY
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
City: Small
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
194
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
65
Doctoral Research
57
Doctoral Professional
2
Distance
4
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.54%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.49%
Asian
1.32%
Black or African American
6.48%
Hispanic or Latino
0.12%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
63.45%
White
1.80%
Two or more races
6.25%
Unknown
16.54%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$50
Admissions Office Web Address
www.colorado.edu/admissions
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$10,530
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$27,828
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
No
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
65
Master's (Distance)
4
Doctor's Degree Research
57
Doctor's Degree Professional
2
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Anthropology | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Applied Mathematics, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Architectural Engineering | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Astrophysics | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Audiology/Audiologist | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Biochemistry | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Chemical Engineering | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Chemical Physics | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Chemistry, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Civil Engineering, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Cognitive Science | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Comparative Literature | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Computer Science | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Creative Writing | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Dance, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Economics, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Educational Evaluation and Research | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Educational Psychology | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Engineering, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| English Language and Literature, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Environmental Studies | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Ethnic Studies | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| French Language and Literature | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Geography | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Geology/Earth Science, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Geophysics and Seismology | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| History, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Information Science/Studies | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Journalism | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Journalism, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Law | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Linguistics | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Materials Engineering | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Mathematics, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Museology/Museum Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Music Performance, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Music Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Neuroscience | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Philosophy | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Physics, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Physiology, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Political Science and Government, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Psychology, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Real Estate | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Religion/Religious Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Russian Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Science, Technology and Society | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Sociology | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Spanish Language and Literature | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Telecommunications Engineering | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,195 | 1,457 | 738 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 2,181 | 1,457 | 724 | 0 |
| Tenured | 809 | 808 | 1 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 272 | 272 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 1,100 | 377 | 723 | 0 |
| Multi-year contract | 758 | 35 | 723 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 321 | 321 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Without faculty status | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Research
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer Engineering and Science Occupations
Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media Occupations
Library and Student Academic Affairs and Other Education Services Occupations
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$10,530
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$27,828
Financial aid office web address
www.colorado.edu/finaid/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room & Board Charge
$13,194
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $10,530 | $27,828 |
| Full time Fees | $1,790 | $1,790 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $585 | $1,546 |
Tuition & Fees By Program
| Program | In-state Tuition | In-state Fees | Out-of-State Tuition | Out-of-State Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | $29,718 | $2,146 | $36,504 | $2,146 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
Yes
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
6,818
44.9% Female
55.1% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.54%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.49%
Asian
1.32%
Black or African American
6.48%
Hispanic or Latino
0.12%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
63.45%
White
1.80%
Two or more races
6.25%
Unknown
16.54%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 26 | 11 |
| Asian | 135 | 103 |
| Black Or African American | 52 | 38 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 201 | 241 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 2 | 6 |
| Non-resident Alien | 766 | 362 |
| White | 2,274 | 2,052 |
| Two Or More Races | 66 | 57 |
| Unknown | 232 | 194 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
1,225
55.2% Male
44.8% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
434
60.4% Male
39.6% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
172
52.9% Male
47.1% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | No |
| On-campus day care for student's children | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
Regent Drive at Broadway
Boulder, CO 80309-0017
Boulder, CO 80309-0017
Phone
303-492-1411
Fax
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