University of Colorado Boulder Reviews

  • 124 Reviews
  • Boulder (CO)
  • Annual Tuition: $40,356
95% of 124 students said this degree improved their career prospects
90% of 124 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

CU Science Grad
  • Reviewed: 1/31/2017
  • Degree: Education
"College is what you make of it. The University of Colorado in Boulder has great faculty and great opportunities, and students willing to work hard and take advantage of those opportunities can go far. It has a bit of a party school reputation, but there are a lot of hardworking, diligent students there too. The residential academic programs are amazing! Freshman can take take classes in small groups right in their dormitory rather than taking the same classes in huge, impersonal lecture halls, and I highly recommend taking advantage of this option."
Ju
  • Reviewed: 1/31/2017
  • Degree: Accounting
"I love CU Boulder. The campus is right under the foot of the mountain and it is a very big campus for you to enjoy. The view is beautiful and all the buildings are historic."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 1/24/2017
  • Degree: Education
"It was a great program that was really well integrated with surrounding school districts. The department had a great community and is academically rigorous."
Anon
  • Reviewed: 1/24/2017
  • Degree: Chemistry
"Boulder was a really great place to live as well as work. Great atmosphere and good people."
Josh
  • Reviewed: 12/17/2016
  • Degree: Architecture
"The University of Colorado is a phenomenal institution with great faculty, a fantastic student body, and a beautiful setting with a multitude of outdoor recreation opportunities right outside its door. The ENVD/ Planning program, however, was abysmal. My graduating class was about 25 students, many of whom I'm still in touch with. None of them (that I'm aware of) pursued a career in the field. There are many fantastic programs available at the university, and I regret not choosing one of them, instead."
Kumar T
  • Reviewed: 11/29/2016
  • Degree: Mathematics
"CU Boulder was a great place to study, and I would highly suggest it if you're a Colorado state resident. Otherwise it is not worth going to a state school and pay out of state tuition. The program there had a lot of great opportunity and it instilled a sense of logical thinking I wouldn't get otherwise. Being an Engineering student will help quite a bit, but you will be a bit secluded from campus."
MB
  • Reviewed: 8/10/2016
  • Degree: Liberal Studies
"This is a great school with a rigorous academic and research requirement. The professors work collaboratively and are available to help guide your class and research schedule. The funding is reasonable; though, Boulder is quite expensive overall. If you like the outdoors and cool people, Boulder is definitely a place to consider."
Tonya
  • Reviewed: 7/12/2016
  • Degree: Biology
"CU Boulder is a wonderful school all-around. The professors are world-class and you will constantly be learning from the newest and brightest research going on in the sciences. The advisors are always helpful and available for all questions you may have, from transitioning to college to preparing for life after graduation. I felt like the campus was one of the most gorgeous in the whole world, and Boulder itself is a very active and vibrant place to live. As far as large schools go, CU Boulder made me feel like I was part of a community rather than just a number on a page. Highly recommend the hard sciences at this university, as the research going on here is extremely exciting and top-notch!"
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 5/31/2016
  • Degree: Liberal Studies
"CU, like any big university, gave me exactly what I wanted to take out of it. There are plenty of partiers, stoners, slackers, etc., but there are just as many communities and activities where you can find your niche and really thrive. Also the campus is gorgeous, which never hurts."
Laurel
  • Reviewed: 11/30/2015
  • Degree: English
"CU is a much better institution than its party reputation would have you believe. The facilities and staff are excellent. I was never wanting for academic resources (human or informational), all while enjoying the social benefits of attending a large university. Extracurricular groups and opportunities abound. It's easy to find your niche, to find your people."
Abby E
  • Reviewed: 11/3/2015
  • Degree: Nursing
"My first degree was a wonderful experience in learning my identity and learning about the world around me, not only in my direct community but internationally as well. Now I am learning to be a nurse so that I can make a difference in the world. College made my life better by helping me to think critically and making life long friends."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 10/26/2015
  • Degree: Law
"CU is a great law school. The environment was friendly and supportive. Like all law schools, there are some issues with how they deal with tuition and class offerings, but it was more reasonable than most law schools I've heard about."
Courtney V
  • Reviewed: 10/22/2015
  • Degree: Biology
"I absolutely loved attending the University of Colorado in Boulder. Boulder is one of the most amazing towns in the country, and the university is unparalleled in the opportunities is provides to science majors. The caliber and quantity of research happening at CU is amazing, and as an undergraduate you can find amazing opportunities to work in labs, find mentors, become an undergraduate TA and more if you seek them out. At CU you will receive a quality education while having an amazing experience in the outdoors. Boulder is liberal, progressive, outdoorsy, friendly, fun, and there is always something to do. Hiking steps from your house, skiing nearby, shopping, concerts, good food, etc. I loved my education here, and encourage others to look int the opportunities and experiences CU can provide. CU is a big school, so be prepared to take initiative and advocate for yourself. However, I always say that you can make a big school smaller, but not a small school bigger. Just make sure to join some club or sport while you are here. That is KEY."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 9/23/2015
  • Degree: Political Science
"An excellent educational experience with ample opportunity to become involved in a deeper, more meaningful way to have impact in the community, regardless of age. Set against a gorgeous backdrop of the Flat Irons, CU-Boulder offers an experience unlike any other!"
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 9/23/2015
  • Degree: Physics
"It is a big university, and easy to get lost amongst the crowd. Still, many of the professors are good, and interested in talking with students one-on-one."
James Hope
  • Reviewed: 9/4/2015
  • Degree: Political Science
"I would encourage you to get a degree that has practical application after graduation. Choose a program that gives you skills to take into the workplace that sets you apart from other candidates. If you get a business degree, go on to get your master's. If you choose history, add a second degree that gives you a stronger skill set. Consider getting a Spanish degree along with anything you choose-it adds diversity to your resume. And always take internships."
Wade F
  • Reviewed: 9/4/2015
  • Degree: Communications
"I couldn't have asked for more wholesome college experience. Boulder is home to one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation, not to mention the breathtaking mountain views and endless outdoor activities right in your backyard."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 9/1/2015
  • Degree: Economics
"The professors were excellent, but the institution and administration were so horrible that they were causing an exodus of the great teachers."
DR
  • Reviewed: 8/4/2015
  • Degree: Music
"I wish I had taken on an academic minor in addition to my BA in music, I felt intimidated by the number of intro-level academic courses I had to catch up on as an upperclassman to earn a BA rather than a BM in music."
Will
  • Reviewed: 8/4/2015
  • Degree: Civil Engineering
"Amazing faculty, facilities and grounds. Class sizes for some of the core undergraduate engineering classes were a little too big. Overall a great experience."