University of Colorado Boulder Campus Life: Photos, Videos, Facilities

The University of Colorado Boulder, founded in 1876, is a public research university located in the heart of the vibrant city of Boulder, Colorado, United States. It has a campus size of 600 acres , and the university's address is Boulder, CO 80309, USA.

University of Colorado Boulder Campus Life

Mentioned below are the facilities that make the University of Colorado Boulder an ideal study abroad option:

Additional facts about CU Boulder:

• Environment: The University of Colorado Boulder campus is located in Boulder, Colorado. Usually, the weather here is reported to be mild and dry, and the average temperature for summer tends to be between 27°C and 32°C. For winter, the temperatures can go down to as low as  -9°C to -8°C in January and February.
• Landmarks: Some of the attractions on the University of Colorado Boulder campus include its diverse museum sites, such as the CU Art Museum and the CU Museum of Natural History, the University Memorial Center, which harbors entertainment venues like the Glenn Miller Ballroom and The Connection, as well as other attractions like the Fiske Planetarium and the Sommers-Bausch Observatory.
• Indian Cuisine: While the CU Boulder campus doesn't have a dedicated Indian dining facility for its students, there are several Indian restaurants located in the area to quench the craving! Some of the Indian restaurants present in Boulder are: Jaipur Indian Restaurant, Tiffins India Cafe Boulder, Curry N Kebab, and Taj Indian Cuisine.
• Indian Community: Various events are organized across several of CU Boulder's schools, celebrating the Indian culture, such as the Indian Cultural Night at Leeds School of Business. One of the several communities available for Indian students to join is the Indian Student Association, a pretty active organization that hosts Indian themed events from time to time.

University of Colorado Boulder Student Enrollment

The CU Boulder is home to 38,400 students who are currently enrolled in the University of Colorado Boulder campus. It also houses more than 3,000 international students representing about 100 countries around the globe. CU Boulder acceptance rate is around 81%. As of Fall 2024, the enrollment statistics were recorded to be as follows:

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University of Colorado Boulder Athletics

The University of Colorado Boulder campus boasts 30 sports clubs, 4 teams, over 190 student athletes, and more than 6 National Championships. The university's intercollegiate athletic teams, also known as the Colorado Buffaloes or Golden Buffaloes, partake in 16 varsity sports. The university also has two mascots named Ralphie and Chip. Also, the university boasts the nation's first NCAA Division I zero-waste stadium. University of Colorado Boulder promotes sustainability through zero-waste CU Athletics venues. The intercollegiate teams of the university compete in NCAA Division I.

University of Colorado Boulder Courses

When it comes to CU Boulder Courses, the university provides more than 150 courses at the undergraduate, graduate, and Research levels. Some of the popularly chosen majors at the University of Colorado Boulder campus, along with the percentage of degree recipients as of Fall 2023, are given below:

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University of Colorado Boulder Housing

CU Boulder provides on-campus accommodation to students, which is also available at reasonable prices. First-year students are offered housing options on the basis of their academic department/faculty. Whereas graduates can stay in one of the apartments provided by the university. Additionally, the university also offers off-campus housing opportunities.

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University of Colorado Boulder Housing Rates

Listed below is the CU Boulder cost of living for international students, as per the course level:

1 USD = INR 87.35

2025-26 Cost of Attendance:

1 USD = INR 87.35

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