University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder

  • #320 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 33,600Total Students
  • 4,165Faculty
  • 1,896Int'l Students

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Considered one of the most beautiful campuses anywhere, CU Boulder sits at the base of the Flatiron Mountains in scenic Boulder with the majestic Rocky Mountains to the West and the city of Denver a short drive to the East.

Boulder has been rated:

- #1 college town in America (Best College Reviews) - #2 best community for well-being (Gallup-Healthways) - #3 volunteer rate for mid-size city (Corporation for National and Community Service) - #3 best U.S. city for young adults (MSN Money) - #18 most entrepreneurial university in the nation (Forbes).

CU Boulder faculty are leaders in their fields and dedicated to working closely with undergraduate students. While working with faculty, students develop a broad understanding of the world, strong leadership skills and an enhanced ability to think critically. Within CU Boulder's inclusive community, there are many ways to get involved and make lifelong friends. CU Boulder has one of the most active college campuses in the nation, where recreation, sports, and student groups play a key role in the CU Boulder experience. And, students have the opportunity to serve the greater good through volunteerism and civic engagement, whether it's around the world or across the street.

About

Considered one of the most beautiful campuses anywhere, CU Boulder sits at the base of the Flatiron Mountains in scenic Boulder with the majestic Rocky Mountains to the West and the city of Denver a short drive to the East.

Boulder has been rated:

- #1 college town in America (Best College Reviews) - #2 best community for well-being (Gallup-Healthways) - #3 volunteer rate for mid-size city (Corporation for National and Community Service) - #3 best U.S. city for young adults (MSN Money) - #18 most entrepreneurial university in the nation (Forbes).

CU Boulder faculty are leaders in their fields and dedicated to working closely with undergraduate students. While working with faculty, students develop a broad understanding of the world, strong leadership skills and an enhanced ability to think critically. Within CU Boulder's inclusive community, there are many ways to get involved and make lifelong friends. CU Boulder has one of the most active college campuses in the nation, where recreation, sports, and student groups play a key role in the CU Boulder experience. And, students have the opportunity to serve the greater good through volunteerism and civic engagement, whether it's around the world or across the street.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #157
  • 2014
    #160
  • 2015
    #=182
  • 2016
    #175
  • 2017
    #170
  • 2018
    #=182
  • 2019
    #190
  • 2020
    #206
  • 2021
    #=230
  • 2022
    #251
  • 2023
    #=317
  • 2024
    #=264
  • 2025
    #320

Student & Staff

Total students
33,600

13%
87%

International students
1,896

50%
50%

Total faculty staff
4,165

673
3492

Total students
33,600

13%
87%

International students
1,896

50%
50%

Total faculty staff
4,165

3492
673
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Campus locations

University of Colorado Boulder,

University of Colorado Boulder , Boulder , Colorado , United States , 80309

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