Tuition (in-state)$16,000
Student : faculty18:1
Acceptance79%
Enrollment38,000
Walk score66
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Education
| Programs | Aerospace engineering, physics, business, environmental studies, journalism |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 72% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $16,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $43,800 |
| Room and board | $17,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 18:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 55–70% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 72%
Location and walk score
66/ 100
| Setting | College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride |
|---|---|
| Climate | Sunny and dry; snowy winters at altitude |
| Getting around | Campus and city bus routes; car optional |
Things to do nearby
- Chautauqua Park and Flatirons
- Pearl Street Mall
- Eldora skiing
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 7,000 |
|---|
- Leeds MBA
- Colorado Law
- Engineering MS and PhD
- Journalism MA
- Environmental Studies
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$58,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months85%
Career servicesCareer Services; federal labs NCAR, NIST and NOAA are in town
Top employers of recent graduates
- Lockheed Martin
- Ball Aerospace
- Deloitte
- Amazon
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
68%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Career Services internships
- Engineering co-op
- NCAR and NIST research internships
Alumni
| Living alumni | 350,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Robert Redford
- Chris Fowler
- Trey Parker
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | Big 12 |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
CU PromiseFull need for Colorado Pell-eligible students · Deadline: Automatic
State residency grant programsState-specific; see profile notes · Deadline: Varies by state
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