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University of Colorado Boulder
82.00
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Academic
26/40
Culture
28/30
Environment
20/20
Special
8/10
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University of Colorado Boulder
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82.00
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26/40
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28/30
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20/20
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8/10
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Top Strengths Comparison
University of Colorado Boulder
- 1 PERFECT environment match: 300+ sunny days, immediate mountain/trail access, stunning Flatirons backdrop, and outdoor recreation culture
- 2 Exceptional school spirit with Division I athletics, 50,000+ at football games, Ralphie mascot tradition - NOT a commuter school
- 3 Strong Leeds School of Business (#54 nationally) with 90% job placement rate and excellent Denver internship connections
- 4 Ideal location blend: Boulder college town charm + Denver urban access (25 miles) for internships and city experiences
- 5 Division I dance team with walk-on opportunities plus multiple club dance options
- 6 Active, diverse social scene with 88% freshmen living on campus and vibrant weekend activities beyond Greek life (18-20%)
- 7 Outstanding recreation facilities (400,000+ sq ft rec center) and outdoor program with equipment rentals
Things to Consider
University of Colorado Boulder
- 1 MAJOR RED FLAG: Large class sizes (100-300 students in intro courses) conflict directly with need for teacher support and smaller classes - will require significant self-advocacy for academic support
- 2 Research university model means limited professor accessibility and personalized attention, especially first two years with competitive office hours
- 3 Pre-law and pre-physical therapy have NO dedicated programs - only advising support, requiring student to create own pathway
- 4 Out-of-state tuition $41,943/year (3x in-state) with limited merit aid and high Boulder cost of living
- 5 71% six-year graduation rate lower than expected for flagship university - suggests some students struggle in large university environment
- 6 Party school reputation with prominent cannabis culture may be distracting for academically-focused students
- 7 Variable housing quality with older freshman dorms having small rooms