University of Colorado Boulder

Beautiful campus! Spent time here in the summer. See the photos. They have a space exhibit at old main, a planetarium, an observatory, and many other things to see and do. The buildings all share a unified stone and red tile them on the roof. They also do walking tours.

One of the most beautiful campuses I have visited. Spectacular landscape with mountains on the side, and the buildings are uniquely colored due to locally sourced limestone. Highly recommend for few hours to be spent here to anyone passing by Boulder.

Our son is a student at CU Boulder and we couldn't be more happy with his decision to be a buff. A fantastic academic institution with a diverse student population and (in my opinion) the prettiest campus in the world. Absolutely love the place!

The stately, majestic campus of one of the great universities of the American West. I must admit that I'm a little biased toward Colorado Boulder, having grown up in the Colorado front range region, but returning to this campus, I am even more impressed by its magnificence and its sprawling beauty than I was when I was younger. The campus is a wonderful, lively place to wander around and explore, seeing a variety of new sites ranging from a scale model of the solar system to a lovely little prairie like area that has carrots growing in it. This is a place that feels constantly surprising, and it's never boring when you are walking through it, yet the campus feels remarkably unified. Despite the differences in when the buildings were constructed, they all feel cohesive, and they all have that specific reddish-brown stone color that glows in the mountain sunlight, making the campus look both like a site for true learning and comprehension and a distinctly Colorado place that could not exist anywhere else. I highly recommend coming here if you are in the area, and if you are considering going to the University of Colorado Boulder, I guarantee you that you will enjoy your time at this campus.

Surrounded by mountains and greenery, an awesome place to get your degree from!! Wintery days are gloomy but the mountains compensate for those once snow starts. The temp in peak winter (Feb-March) drops to as low as -25 degree C (-13 F). The spring brings a new life to the place and the beauty gets enhanced by blooming flowers all around.

I cannot personally attest to the academics here, but the campus was beautiful. I have two mates that go here, and they seem to really enjoy it if that counts for anything. The Front Range gets over 300 days of sun per year, and that is reflected in the red tile roofs and solar panels gracing them, very progressive of Colorado-Boulder. Worth a visit if in the area or hoping to enroll in the university, though one should note that it's a good distance away from Denver International Airport, and transportation should be arranged if you would like to make decent timing there since using public transport includes taking several busses and transfers.

Profits are ranked leagues above academia or students. Will give out a degree to anyone who is willing to pay. Beautiful campus though.

Students at a football game were completely inhumane in the things they said to me. I‘m not a player, and yet they were saying disgusting things from slurs to threats. This is not a school that teaches morals of any kind. I am one of many, many people that experienced the same thing. If you want your child to become a decent human being, this is not the place for them.

I was visiting from out of state and was interested in potentially getting a tour and learning more about the University and its Veterans Support Center. I called ahead to the Veterans Center, and the gentleman I spoke with informed me that they do not offer tours. I found this ironic because the community college I currently attend, as well as several other universities I plan to apply to, have all had veterans centers that were significantly more helpful than CU's. UCLA, for instance, arranged a full campus tour led by a fellow veteran student. After the tour, I had a 30-minute question-and-answer session with the head of the UCLA Veterans Success Center. In contrast, CU's Veterans Center simply told me, "We don't do tours. You can go online and look at our checklist for more information." Based on this experience, I am unlikely to apply to CU. First impressions are everything, and I do not want to be part of an environment that lacks meaningful support for veterans. CU has a lot of room for improvement.

Horrible University. There's no transportation to take you anywhere. I was there for 4 days and walked 20-30 miles every day in zero degrees. There's no signage around campus and no maps, it's a guessing game as to where you are. The dorms all reek of pot and piss. All of this for $70k per year + I have tried speaking with the University about some of these issues and it's impossible to get through to a person. The university doesn't care about it's students at all, just the money they can squeeze out of stupid parents who don't care about their kids. A girl was killed there this past fall and the university wants it to be kept quiet. Don't send your kids there it's not safe.

Students at a football game were completely inhumane in the things they said to me. I'm not a player, and yet they were saying disgusting things from slurs to threats. This is not a school that teaches morals of any kind. I am one of many, many people that experienced the same thing. If you want your child to become a decent human being, this is not the place for them.

Let me just start by saying CU Boulder has a beautiful campus and I'm sure the education my son is getting is going to be exceptional. The reason I'm giving them a two star review is because from the very beginning the school has been completely unorganized when it comes to it students. My son was scheduled to do an online orientation because he signed up too late to do the in person one,he was unable to eventually grab an in person spot. However, his student counselor who is in charge of switching students from online to in person never changed him in the system. This affected my son because on the day of orientation when all the students were waiting to get sign up for classes, my son was unable to get the classes that he needed due to the fact that the counselor did not switch him from online to in person. When my son proceeded to let someone know about this, they brushed him off and acted like it was no big deal and acted like it was his fault. In return, my son was missing some core classes that he needed to start off his first semester and they were trying to give him classes such history of jazz or other classes that had absolutely nothing to do with his aerospace engineering degree. Later, when my son was able to have a online meeting with his counselor, she laughed it off while admitting it was her fault that all this happened to him. Completely unprofessional in my eyes! Also, during his in person orientation, the student who was a graduate of the school forgot to grab the students school IDs and acted as if she had no idea students were coming up for orientation and needed these at the time. They conduct several of these orientations throughout every year so she knew she needed to pick these up. Again so unprofessional. My last and most annoying complaint is that the financial office is completely incapable of doing their job. My son needed to apply for an adjustment to his family finances due to my husband being unemployed, and then having to take a job with a lot less pay. My son went online before school started submitted all the necessary paperwork that they asked for just to be told they couldn't read clear enough, the paperwork that he had uploaded into their system. So we were able to gather all the paperwork that he needed for a second time printed it all out I clearly labeled it all with sticky notes explaining to them what each individual paperwork was, my son then walked it into the financial office, watched as someone scanned it all into the system, and they kept copies of the all paperwork just to find out that they supposedly didn't have the paperwork they needed because they lost the hard copies and claimed half of it didn't scan into the system. So now for a third time we are having to re-gather all this paperwork for them after 3 months of dealing with this RIDICULOU! You cannot speak with someone over the phone about this because they will tell you that it's personal financial information and emailing them is also a dead end. I will just say for what we are paying for my son to go to this school this is absolutely unacceptable! They admit thousands of students every year you would think by now they would know the process!

They have limited edition coach prime merchandise at the college store ! I attended a climate & incarceration symposium at this school, the event was very informative !

Worst admissions experience, grueling for all involved. How many different ways can you tell a kid you don't want him? Just make up your mind already.

Good University Good food Good service The housing department were so helpful they gave me all the information I needed Also I went for breakfast at C4C Good value I recommend it to you

Well on my Never-Ending Trips to Major College Football Stadiums this one took me to Boulder Colorado and the University of Colorado Folsom Field Folks!! Yes, Home of the Buffalos and Coach Prime Time himself!!! Oh Yes indeed he has plans to turn the Football Program around!!!Good Luck Deion on the Season!!!

One of the most beautiful universities I've taken my boyz to visit . Every building has a very unique design and they all have that beautiful brick wall with tile roof. Green trees, huge green pine trees, and breathtaking view of Rockies. The stadium, is opened and also has a beautiful view of the Rockies. Finally something nice I found in Denver Colorado during summer

I am student, who also works as a Groundskeeper in campus. At the staff appreciation breakfast (Dec. 14th) I showed up and one of the women working the entry desk very rudely informed me that I was a "Student first" and I could not attend this event. I informed her that I worked for the University and she responded with the same remarks. Even if I was not allowed and truly was a student before a staff member (even though I'm still putting in the hours for a paycheck every week ???) the tone and attitude she took made me feel anything but appreciated by the university.

Boulder is a beautiful city. The campus is huge. and spacious. The view of the mountains you can't beat it. The people very friendly and helpful. Didn't see any of the Buffs around. Not in the stadium practicing no where be ready for lots of walking. Will revisit at later time. Weather was very nice and comfortable.

I visited this university and walked around the campus. I thought it was so beautiful. I didn't get to go inside to see the classrooms. It is walking distance from nearest Starbucks and other restaurants and other coffee shops. Must see, it's beautiful

You know what I pay big money and I ain't even treated fairly. These people gave me a FROWNY face on my food and all my friends got a smiley face. Sad. . This why I am DEORESSED. Sincerely Addy

The "other side" of campus has convenient parking, close accessibility to lots of food choices, the Boulder Creek path, and Scott Carpenter Park. What is a bit challenging is that it can be very difficult to navigate people to particular buildings and rooms within the buildings (I have helped, or tried to help many a lost person). The Stampede bus runs frequently between here and the main campus and since we are near the first stop you can be guaranteed to get a seat. There are picnic tables near many of the buildings on the East Campus and the Facilities Management team does a great job keeping our sidewalks clean and our grass shorn. The only complaint I would have is that the shorning tends to often take place during my sprawled out lawn lunch or hula hoop fiesta. Overall I think it's a great area of campus to work at, particularly since it isn't as busy or congested as the main campus.

Very pretty campus and fun place to take in a football game and walk around. I hear the school is wonderful and our dear friends have two sons that are graduating soon. Gorgeous and fun town geared around supporting the school.

Had a great tour at the University of Colorado Boulder. Beautiful architecture and mountain view pretty much from anywhere on campus. Campus is very well kept and really nice. Classes looked a little bit crowded, but that probably a good thing! Loved it!

Where to begin... I spent 4 years of my life going to undergrad here and graduated with a Business Major in 2010. My experience at CU Boulder was definitely not like that of most, but academically speaking I think it is a great institution to attend...You get what you put into it. SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT Most people here seemed concerned with parties, frats, sex and fitting in. This school also prides themselves in being diverse when in actuality is not too fond of difference, majority of people who go here are extremely ignorant and come from very privileged backgrounds. I experienced racism both from students as well as staff but through it all I was able to find great on campus resources such as: SORCE, Center for Multicultural Affairs, The GLBT Resource center, McNeill Program, Diverse Scholars Program in the B-School. If it wasn't for all these resources I don't know how I would've survived college in Boulder. LOCATION This campus is beautiful and was always well maintained. I always enjoyed my walks from one end to the other. Boulder is a clean/hippy/granola bar city that offers a variety of activities to enjoy. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS I was able to find organizations where I felt comfortable and safe. I was part of UMAS y MEChA and QPOC, my two most favorite orgs they helped me keep sane at this school. They have numerous student orgs: http://sofo.colorado.edu/SOFOsdg.php ACADEMICS/MAJORS Thinking about what would be financially beneficial in life, I picked Business Management, now I wish I would've picked something that would've lead me to a more specific job career such as Business-Accounting/Marketing or Mechanical/Civil Engineering. When picking your major I would really think about the career you want to pursue when you graduate. I would also recommend majoring in Ethnic Studies (has incredible professors)/Sociology/Women Studies these majors will stimulate your mind and make you questions things you wouldn't have before. TUITION/SCHOLARSHIPS The tuition here varies depending on your residency and major. Out of State tuition is ridiculously expensive compared to in-state tuition. The Business School is the most expensive with the Engineering school being second most expensive and majors in the Arts & Sciences and Architecture schools are the cheapest. If you are qualified for the scholarships CU has to offer, apply for them. CU Boulder is supper rich and has plenty of scholarships to offer but only if you truly need them.

CU folk, if you are reading this, quit sending junk mail to alumni! I agree with the previous reviewer, this is an expensive school. I've paid my dues and don't feel any inclination to pad your coffers further. Besides that, this is an awesome school and the most beautiful campus I have ever seen. The backdrop of the rockies against the Colorado sandstone buildings are breathtaking. CU has a bad reputation about being a party school. Having gotten a degree from here I can say that it is a serious educational institution. The libraries are full of students even at midnight. The course work is definitely challenging. Sure there are parties and plenty of drinking, but the students study as hard as they play. If they don't, they'd get kicked out. I'll give CU 5 stars when they quit sending me junk mail. Regardless of where I move to, the junk mail follows. All that tree hugging is useless if you send out mailers by the ton.

If you didn't attend CU Boulder like "Vishnu J."'s bad review, then you can't be one to say that it's a bad school. You're probably just mad they didn't accept you. I've been to many college campuses and CU Boulder is by far the nicest one. It's one of few that kept its architecture theme throughout the entire campus, which by the way is from Tuscany. It was the best years of my life and would do it again in a heart beat. Great student government, great programs, great classes, and a few weird professors here and there.

With my CU Freshman daughter we took the campus tour. I had no clue what to expect and was caught a little off guard I hope that this review will help future parents prepare for this tour. 1. Wear comfortable shoes. You will be doing a lot of walking and lot's of stairs. 2. Bring a bottle of water. They don't stop for breaks. 3. Dress in layers. 4. It's 2:30 hours long tour, most of it walking. 5. When you pay for parking pay for 5-6 hours otherwise you will have to walk all the way back to the parking lot to add more time. It's a beautiful campus with the high altitude unless you work out daily you will feel it the next day. I know I am!! LOL

Beautiful campus. Brick buildings is the theme and it looks gorgeous. I feel smart just being there. So much greenery and walking paths. The library is well equipped for students. Outdoor amphitheater area for shows and concerts. I enjoyed my visit to this college campus and would definitely like to come again. I came on a holiday weekend so a lot of stuff was closed including the campus bookstore. Would've been fun to get some swag.

Beautiful university, but its all about price point. I toured this university in 2012 when scouting schools. Being a Colorado native I figure this school would be affordable in state, think again. It ended up being almost 13,000$ more expensive than my alma mater. The views of the flatirons cant be beaten! Sadly thought, CU sports teams have fallen off in recent years.

Honestly, an expensive University (some of my friends in the Leed's school of business were always borrowing the full amt. of federal loans and it would go straight to their rent after tuition was paid). Much of them didnt have money left over for other necessities (food, renters/disability insurance, car maintenance). You'd think the business students would struggle thr least with money issues but unless their family is wealthy it is very difficuly keeping up with the Jone's here). Lots of uber rich students here that sig. inflate the cost of living (many of their parents will buy up property while they are there and jack up the rent to where it doesn't matter a whole lot with how much aid you are awarded through the univ). CU is a very party-oriented school which is great if you are extroverted. Sadly, most introverts are still forced to go here as the "lesser-of-two evils." Many other smaller & low-key univ. are not as competitive as Boulder for admissions...If they attend a school with less rigorous/able students then they are going to be dealing with a whole other host of challenges. I think there are many overlooked privileges with smaller public universities for very bright students working with a tighter budet. Your financial aid goes way farther after tuition & housing are paid. Many of the smaller univ. are also in areas where you get more space & updated/modern living accommodations on campus or even areas around the school. The recreation available for outdoor activities is more affordable in my area and easier to access ( in Boulder you deal with way higher prices and traffic when accessing outdoor areas). I know most out-of-staters do not care so much about partying in Colorado or going to college athletic events. Most ppl in their free timr want to be hiking, skiing & enjoying nature. Luckily, they are starting to offer more a-synchronous courses you can access virtually ( so if you are having issues with your less serious peers then you can just attend remotely now). There is a consortium agreement with Colorado Community Colleges Online so taking 100-200 lvl classes is an option (Computer Science, Business, General Electives). Honestly, once you reach the 300&400 lvl courses they are not so bad to take in person and usually have more serious/dedicated students. I am able to afford 3 minors and two majors b/c of going to a smaller public school (can also afford more National Student Exchanges opportunities & Study Abroad). Most top Ivy Leagues are not in huge cities or chaotic/partying college towns (but laid back suburbs). Colorado State did just set-up a Spur campus outside of Denver for upper level students to get those big city exposure experiences (board room meetings). Like I said, starting out at a smaller public univ. will have many unforseen challenges but also privileges/benefits over the bigger schools which I think hardworking/dedicated students deserve. Also, if you are from out of state you will be paying less tuition (unless you've gotten residency after a year of doing community college here). Very affordable options for buying a home/settling down in southern Colorado bc most northern parts have been well-developed and saturated with ppl...Easier to lay down roots/stay here if you plan on it after your college degree completion. If you are out of stateand want awesome football games to attend, Southeast Conference (Georgia, Alabama, Florida) are worth considering for that. . These parts are surrounded by an outdoor Mecca (that is actually affordable to most students). Good for ppl looking for outdoor adventures!

I'd give this college 10 starz if I could. Boulder should be one of the top ranked schools in the nation. Everybody says "What do you mean ? Its a party school. Its easy right ?" Wrong fuck head. If an 18 year old can keep his head on straight and graduate in 4 years then he/she is one level headed Son of a Bitch. Not only are you gonna learn how to take a 6 foot bong rip yer gonna know how to cram like a MF and get shit done. Prioritize. Why do think only 60% of the kids graduate in 4 years ? One reason: Distractions Big School, beautiful campus, football, Skiing. Parties, booze, more dope than a drug store. Bascially a playground for young adults. Does Berkeley have distractions? Um...if Kip's and Yogurt Park are distractions. Do Harvard or Yale have distractions? WTF else are you gonna do when its -15 outside ? Probably Study. Try studying when all of your room mates have decieded to each buy 3 boxes of nitrous and do them all in sets of 4 during finals week. That's a fucking distraction. Any kid thats gets out of Boulder in 4 years deserves a medal.

Random Maha fact you didn't need to know: I got "fired" from the vice-chair position of a student government body here because the president was having an affair with the treasurer. It kind of felt like I was a victim of the shenanigans of an undergraduate version of Monica Lewinsky with a man that was forty times uglier than Clinton. If I had the likings of a lawyer back then, I'd have forced both of them to confess to sexual relations at the Legislative Council. But seeing Ralphie the Buffalo every morning while on the Hop made up for the politics. On a more serious and sentimental note... This university and everything it gave me, I cannot express enough in gratitude and appreciation. Having been estranged from my parents, the Financial Aid department adopted me as the little orphaned academia girl "that could" and gave me all the grants and support I needed to get through my college years. Unlike New York University, where I was also accepted, that told me "Tax payers should not be held responsible for your misfortunes." You tell me which institution, aside from title, actually cares about their student body. The faculty for the International Affairs and Political Science departments is amazing. I don't think twice about my monthly payments on my student loans now, having graduated, because I swear to this day every single penny was worth the investment. I'd do it all over again. Except they don't have an international law program so we're vying for UC Berkeley now!

I left my heart in Boulder, CO. Yes, it has the reputation of a party school and those of us who went there are damn proud of it. I think I can honestly say that the most fun I've ever had has been in Boulder. Nowhere else is the same. But you have to work hard in order to finish in four years and continue to enjoy those awesome parties beyond your first year. Only the strong survive. Many people do end up failing out because they can't stop themselves from partying every night and skiing every day. If you want to work even harder, CU has plenty of honors classes and research opportunities. The honor's thesis process is rigorous and will take over your life for a year or longer. But you will learn more from this experience than anything else. The campus is gorgeous and inspiring. CU I love you.

Yes, there is what people usually hear and think about CU: party school, CU's football team, Nobel prize winners (if you are up on that) and skiing. Well, thats all here of course, but CU is much much more than that. In all honesty, CU is a top-notch school. Like all other schools, it has its strong academic programs (engineering, physics, business, arts, and a plethora of Arts and Sciences majors, like philosophy) and its weaker ones (the smallest departments mostly, since they get less funding (like religious studies)). One of the great things about a large school like CU is the options. Don't really know what you want to major in, or like many different things? That's great, shop around. Auditing classes (i.e. showing up because you like the class and not doing any work) is KEY to finding something you love. Like the other people said: CU's campus is fantastic - well kept and green, with ponds here and there. The library system is pretty solid, even if the administration there is starting to crumble a bit. Boulder itself is a great little town. Yes, parties happen. Yes people drink. But like the people before me have said, if you don't keep the grades at least respectable (2.0 minimum) they kick you out. No joke. Price: pretty damn good for in-state students. If you are from CO, expect to pay about 15,000 for everything (including tuition) for a year. The rent here is higher than most places in CO, but if you are coming from major cities, like NYC...this place is CHEAP. Tuition-wise if you are out of state? Well...now tuition is about 9-10x more. Ouch. So unless you get some serious financial aid, take this into account. Of course if your parents have lots of cash, well.... And that brings me to the reasons why I didn't give the university 5 stars: 1: Trust-fund kids who drive BMWs and Lexus'. Ok, so you came here to ski and party...thats fine, whatever...oh but you also think you are better than everyone else and have a false sense of entitlement because your daddy is some hot-shot lawyer from L.A.? Oh you mean you shouldn't have to work to get your degree like everyone else? How about I vomit on your face!!! *vomit on face* 2: The dorms. Wow. So the people at CU are supposed to have this system of matching people up, which I think revolves around people's taste in music. Not a bad idea, right? I mean if you have to put two compete strangers together in a 200 square foot box that resembles a prison cell for an entire year, this seems to be a good an indication as any, right? WRONG. So, if you are thinking about coming here, here is my advice: get a single (hard to come by); make sure you live with someone you already know and get along with decently; or fight like the dickens to live off-campus. The food isn't great, but bad freshman year roommates can ruin more than you would imagine. Small cramped spaces aren't the greatest places in the world for interaction between people that don't like each other. 3: Frat-boys and Sorrostitutes....um...yeah...in general they make you hate humanity... 4: CU's ridiculous spending priorities. Here is what I mean: the highest paid person at CU is not the Nobel prize winners. No, the highest paid person at CU was the football coach, now sacked. He made over a million a year, to try and make our mediocre team, slightly less mediocre. All this, while smaller departments are struggling to get quality professors because the money just isn't there. 5: Scandals.....um, if you are going to be the president of the university, stop doing criminal or stupid shit? Enough said!? But anyway...for all of that, this is a great school...one that I endorse.

S U M M A R Y: Finding the right words to describe my college experience is near impossible. Epic parties- check. Friends that last a lifetime - check. Incredible food - check. Beautiful campus - absofreakinglutely. School spirit - you bet! This university has it all, and I wouldn't trade the memories for anything. Picking the right school is a HUGE decision. The college you choose will mold who you are as you're lead into your future path. While there's many great universities out there, it's important to understand what you're looking for. The University of Colorado in Boulder gave me the best moments of my life, and provided the perfect college experience. E D U C A T I O N: While CU is no ivy league, my professors expanded my horizons and opened my mind in ways I never thought were possible. During freshman year, your classes will most likely be huge and can have hundreds of students. You'll have to work extra hard to have a relationship with your professors, but if you go to office hours it's very possible. As your reach sophomore, junior, and senior year, your classes will get smaller and smaller. I've had classes with only 10 students, and an average class size of 30. The more specialized your class is, the smaller it will be. If you show up to class, you will learn A LOT. You really get what you give. As far as professors go, I highly recommend checking the website ratemyprofessors to learn specifics about your professors in advance. Oh ya, and Norlin Library has amazing resources. D O R M S: There are 23 residence halls at CU, and these halls are known for being large with big closet spaces. Each building has its own pros and cons, but my personal favorites in order include Farrand, Libby, Baker, and Cheyanne Arapahoe. These dorms are in the best locations for freshman. Sewall Hall is also one of the nicer dorms, and is close to The Hill which has many popular shops and restaurants. Almost all dorms have perks, but some are in quieter locations. Williams Village is the farthest from campus. C A M P U S: This stunning campus was established in 1876. Brick buildings with sandstone walls, collegiate gothic style architecture, tall trees, green friendly, and commonly ranked as one of the most beautiful campuses in the U.S. Students are commonly found playing frisbee on Farrand Field, exercising at the Rec Center, enjoying Fiske Planetarium, or utilizing other facilities. G R E E K L I F E: Rushing is a fantastic way to meet others and network. Most houses (aka mansions) are beautiful, and they require you to live in your sophomore year. They even have a private chef! If you're a guy that's into partying, then I'd recommend rushing. Frat parties are very exclusive to members and girls only. Each sorority and fraternity has its own reputation, and recruits all kinds of individuals. With that said, while Greek Life is popular, it's not a deal breaker if you skip it. S O C I A L S C E N E: Pearl Street! Denver! House Parties! Bars! Movies! Stargazing! Camping! Skiing! Snowboarding! Rock climbing! Tubing in the creek! Concerts! Estes Park! There's so much to do here literally every night you may not get any sleep. Let's just put it this way, no matter who you are or what you're into, there's something here for everyone. In Colorado, the possibilities are endless. D I N I N G: I personally think this university may just have the best food in the world. Is that awesome? Yes. Will you gain weight? 100%. But don't worry, we also have the most amazing gym so it's okay! The main campus dining is called the C4C. This building offers stations with different genres of food, and is buffet style. It changes on a daily basis, for every meal. Some dorms (Libby & Sewall) also have dining but C4C is the most popular spot. My personal favorites for off campus restaurants are The Med, and Pizzeria Locale. A T H L E T I C S: We may not be known for winning our games, but we have the best spirit! Football is popular and a huge part of CU. Basketball games are also a blast! I recommend getting the CU Sports Pass. Many weekends consist of tailgate parties, cheering loudly, and after parties whether we win or lose. I'm not a big sports fan, but dressing up and cheering with peers is a college must. Go Buffs! T R A N S P O R T A T I O N: All CU students are given a bus pass which takes you to all major nearby areas for free, including the airport for a cheap price. You can easily walk from one side of the campus to the other in about 15 minutes. Most freshman walk, and starting sophomore year many students have their cars on campus. S A F E T Y: I felt very safe walking alone on and off campus. There's a free car service called "Night Ride" that will pick you up anywhere on campus and bring you to your dorm/home. Only other concern is you may see some cute bears digging through your trash at night. Other than that, you're solid :) Have more questions or concerns? Feel free to message me and I'll be happy to help.

I had long been contemplating which business to write about for my 100th review...and then I realized...what better place than the university that changed my life? When I began my journey I was just a naive teenager, fresh out of high school. After all the hard work, dedication, heartache, and PARTYING, I was shaped into the mature young woman I am today--yes, mature, although it took many hard lessons. Responsible for this evolution were a multitude of factors, from the exceptional faculty and staff, to the challenging curricula, the awe-inspiring architecture and the pride of being a Buff....even the city of Boulder itself. CU is nestled in Boulder valley, with a backdrop of the most spectacular mountains you will EVER see--the Flatirons. You want world class hiking, camping, skiing, snowboarding (or any outdoor activity)? Go to CU. There are INFINITE places to chill on campus, from Norlin Quad to the revamped Farrand Field...in this setting you will have the best time of your life, and you will meet people that become your life-long friends. It is true, what they say: Work Hard, Party Hard. Norlin Library was voted #1 place to have sex by Playboy many years ago...when you go there you'll see what I mean. Many, many nooks and crannies to seclude oneself....It's also a great place to study. Very few distractions. At CU, you are treated as an adult so you are prepared for the 'real world.' When I was an undergrad, I couldn't believe how much effort went in to being successful. The day I graduated with degrees in Political Science and Art & Art History was the best day of my life. I was absolutely SPENT; I could not believe how difficult it had been to get to graduation. And yet, the campus, the people, the education, and many, many other things kept me going. Stick it out, and this place will change your life in countless ways. Ways that words cannot describe. Going to CU as an undergrad was HANDS DOWN the BEST decision I've ever made in my entire life. I'm a Buff for life, and I'll represent CU no matter where I live and no matter what happens. I desperately want to come back for a Masters program so I can relive my life as a CU student. Once a Buffalo, always a Buffalo. GO BUFFS!!!!!

This is a University of trusti-farians and frat/sorority characters--sorry to stereotype. Of course, there are pockets of consequence that exist among extremes, such as the excellent folk you may run into in the art building, or most definitely the ones you hear on the airwaves at Radio 1190. Really, the campus is stunning; I did chose to spend five years of my life studying here. Had some good classes; had some bad ones. One refreshing constant was always the wonderful view of the Flatirons. Even if the fashion is sadly far far off, there are some great teachers here, fresh air and most of all, a spectacular view.

Yes, I'm extremely biased, as a CU grad (2001, holla!). Despite the bad press, this is an amazing school, and easily it's one of the most beautiful campuses in the world. I love this place and will always have fond memories of studying in Norlin library, lunching in the UMC and chillin' on the Quad. My field of study was psychology, and CU regularly ranks in the top 20 in the nation in psych education. CU taught me a more valuable lesson, though--that I didn't want to go to grad school for psychology! But that's the point. It's not just what you learn in books, but what you learn in life experience, and CU provided me with the educational opportunities outside the classroom to teach me more than what shows up on my transcripts. I took off one star for the university's handling of the rape scandals a few years ago. They seem to be back on the right track now, though, especially with the tenure of Hank Brown, and I'm glad to see some positive press returning to this deserving school.

I got so much more out of this school than I ever would have surmised. The cultural, social aspect could not have been better... but the education, real learning, and fantastic experience with classes and the departments... I couldn't have had a better experience, or hoped for better memories, or be in a better place with closer friends and better knowledge about the world around me..... than I could have ever hoped from any other college or non college experience at that time of my life. Thanks CU... the memories, knowledge, and experiences will be with me until I am no more! I promise to make you proud in the mean time!

Saw the Mountaineers and Buffaloes game a couple of months ago with my hubby (WV alumni) and his friend.. You know I was straight out tripping big time when I saw Ralphie run the field. Never saw that before. I taped that shit on my cell and sent it out to my friends and family. Too cool. At the Aloha Stadium where the Warriors play, we have this big overweight Samoan who looks straight out crazy, lol. I thought Warriors were supposed to be fit? Oh well.. Other than that, beautiful stadium. Nice view of the mountains. Some of the CU fans were nice to us! But it's all good. Nothing but a great game and good sportsmanship. I do get slightly irritated when games run into OT, though. Beautiful campus. Great architecture.

Wow. This campus is GORGEOUS! I was suppose to go hiking the day after, but after a tour of the whole campus, we were TIRED. I like how all the buildings match and how IT IS SO CLEANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN. I got to see some of the largest classrooms and the big field. I sure hope to see this campus when there is snow!!

Love this place. Very modern buildings, a great hippie downtown with many options for shopping and dining.

I lived in Sewall Hall freshman year, and some of the college and campus townhouses after that. I was a hardcore partier, & I attended fraternity parties on a regular basis, not to mention going to downtown Boulder to drink at the 2 for 1 bars. Vodka sodas were $2 when I was a student there. Eighties music was in full swing on the Hill, Tulagis was a great hang out. . . 24-ounce beers for a dollar. Dominos would deliver a pizzas for 10 bucks, including tip, and I'll never forget playing quarters at Round the Corner. There really should have been some way to curb all that partying among students, such as not allowing fraternities to serve alcohol, or being stricter with IDs. I'm sure it hasn't changed much since then. But I could be wrong. Despite CU's reputation for being a party school, those who have praised the beauty of the area are correct. You cannot beat the majestic views of the foothills, Chataugua, and the Flatirons, and the beautiful campus, with its amazing architecture and wide expanses of greenery. Folsom Stadium is one of the best. I opted to stay in Boulder over two out of four of the summers because I was having so much fun there. And the seasons are awesome, especially coming from Southern California, where we have no seasons, really. The only real complaint that I had as a graduate was that there wasn't a lot of follow through with students, counseling, or preparing a student to go into the real world. After I graduated from the School of Journalism (Adv. '85), I had a difficult time finding a job in an ad agency. I ended up becoming an insurance adjuster, then a salesperson for Arrowhead Water Company, and finally, a school teacher. So the training I received in journalism didn't prepare me for what I was going to face in real life. Overall, I think I made the best decision to attend University of Colorado, Boulder, rather than a California campus.

CU Boulder is beautiful. I didn't attend as an undergrad, but I have visited the campus numerous times. It is kept clean, staff and students are friendly, and it's in Colorado. Let's be honest: that makes it a winner, hands down.

This is a review for the kids summer camp ONLY. It pains me to write this review as this is my husband's alma mater. We are faithful season ticket holders for a losing football team that can't seem to get it together no matter what they do. We are also season ticket holders for the basketball team which is a bit better. But really you can't be too hard on the players. They're only kids. As avid fans and my young son being a budding basketball enthusiast, I thought signing him up for the summer one week basketball camp was a win. He also suffers some food allergies which is considered a disability by the federal government. A week before camp I speak to an unruly woman. I ask if they can accommodate my son with his issues. Basically, all I wanted was to provide hand wipes to the camp. Either his group if not the entire basketball camp. I tried asking whether I could speak to a counselor but she said that was impossible as she doesn't know where they are and can't get a hold of them. She also spoke over me very rudely, and said "in the 5 years I've been doing this I've never seen this level like yours". I'm guessing she meant my level of concern. I wasn't asking for them to go nut free. I was just wanting to provide wipes and wanted to speak to a counselor. She acted as though I asked for her to streak naked on Pearl Street after I take all her money. She yelled and spoke over me clearly very irritated at my simple request. She said, I could come to camp with my son on Mon. morning to see if it was a good fit. Was she kidding? No. She wanted me to drag my child out at 7am (be there at 7am) then to possibly disappoint him. At that point I said I wanted my money back. She refused and said she can give me partial. I told her I'd think about it and give her a call back. I called her back and said "no worries, I will just file a complaint with the ADA. Then she went ballistic and said, I had no idea what I was talking about and insulted me more. Long story, I got my full refund and an email from the new ADA coordinator at CU. I just can't believe they hire someone who can't speak professionally to the public. She sounded either drunk or someone you'd expect to meet getting arrested on the show Cops. Terrible manners and no class. We will never be going to a camp at CU ever after that incident.

Disclaimer: I did not attend CU-Boulder. I have visited there twice. My review is based on my limited experience with the scenery, culture, tours, and general interaction with the members of the community. Boulder is beautiful, and CU is no exception. Awesome architecture, great vegetation. I had the privilege of seeing a panoramic view of the campus and city from the foothills of Boulder, and it truly took my breath away. During my tour, the staff and students were cheerful, friendly, and down to earth. They seemed so laid back and happy to be at CU. I would go here for grad school for sure.

I hate this restaurant. waiters all old and ugly and are named dr. No one knows where the food is. im paying over $16,000 a year and for ???

Unbelievable. Unenrolled at the appropriate time and they refunded the money. Later, was charged for the money that I had been refunded.

Just graduated this summer and had a blast! Got my Bowling Industry Management and Technology degree in 4 years. Got lucky there... Love the Boulder Campus and the city. Great location and the parties are on another level. Minored in Beer Pong. It was expensive but worth every penny. Go Buffs!

As some of the reviews have said before, the students and alumni are arrogant, pretentious, and hypocritical. When I look at the students at this university I get the impression that they believe their poo doesn't stink. Well when they get out into the real world they are all firmly aware that it does, just like everyone else's.

I was an engineering student at Boulder. I ended up transferring to a community college and I am now at a different university. Pros: The food is healthy, good tasting and plentiful for a good price. The campus and the environment is beautiful. There is a small ski resort with a short bus ride away, with mountains all around for running or mountain climbing/biking as well. I found myself studying a lot, so I didn't get to enjoy it very much, however. Cons: The freshman engineering courses are weeder courses and are made way too difficult in my opinion. The "chemistry for engineers" is two semesters of chemistry crammed into one semester. The "calculus for engineers" is made to be very difficult to produce a bell curve. I would do the previous midterms hosted on the APPM website to prepare for the exams, and I would go to my professor teaching the class for help when I couldn't do a problem. There was a word problem that she could not do. Let me repeat that, a Ph. D professor in applied mathematics could not do a word problem worth a good percentage of the grade, that was given to freshman taking calculus 1 a previous year.

This is the worst school you could possibly choose. The professors are unhelpful and don't care about their students as most of them are salaried. The webpage always directs you to another that then directs you back to the original one. It's a constant lope of unanswered questions. Everyone of the employees is clueless and either directs you to the webpage you were already on or the call the bursars office to be transferred over and over again, without proper answers to your questions. Student counsellors are I unknowledgeable and unhelpful. I don't recommend anyone to choose this school.

My alma mater. It was a looooong time ago. CU is not the best place for a fine art major, and I knew that when I enrolled - I went there primarily to ski! It's a beautiful campus in a spectacular setting. I hiked almost every day. There was a view of the flatirons from the window of my dorm room. True, when it snows it usually melts before noon in the town of Boulder. I never needed a heavy winter coat. Just in case anybody asks, I deny to this day being part of the group of hippies who planted weed behind the shrubbery at the Boulder police station. It grew there for months. We....I mean they..... were too scared to harvest it, so just admired it from afar. Shhhhh........

CU. There can't be anywhere better to spend the college years. I've been out one year-plus, and already it feels like forever. Financially and professionally, was this the best school to attend? Probably not, based on my earning potential and out-of-state costs (if you're an engineer/business person, though, go and forget your bills). But I look back on my three years (transfer) there, and I can't picture going anywhere else. Anything you want to do, it's in Boulder - and bollocks to the ocean; if I wanted salt in my eyes, I'd take off my sweatband. Bars, ethnic restaurants, museums, beautiful parks, trails (hikebikehorse), the creek, summer festivals - pretty much everything but minorities and a reasonable cost of living. The school is great too, although in a bit of a weird place. It excels in science and engineering and business programs, and it's fine and dandy for most other things. It wants to be recognized like Berkeley, and it has its share of Nobel and Pulitzer winners, but that's kind of looked over for the anarchist professors/drunken idiots/football scandals. Academically, I got what I'd expect: I had some lousy profs, some good ones and two truly excellent ones. Out of class, I played sports, got involved in government, worked at the newspaper, did creative clubs, played frisbee in the library, explored the tunnel system and learned a lot about myself (and maybe my major). You can't really ask much more out of a school, and were it in Cali or New York, it might get more notice. Pricey? Yes. Worth it? Yes (if you can swing it). Last thing: CU has the best quadrangle in the country because where else can you watch people read, protest, practice slacklining, play croquet and work on art projects all while the sun sets behind the mountains? Stop thinking, say "no" and move on.

When I first stepped on campus I fell in love with the architecture and green space. The archways and lanterns, the ponds and foot paths, the red brick and water fountains. There is a lot of care taken to keep this place beautiful. And I sure do appreciate it. Once the athletics improve, you can have five stars.

I run a small insurance agency in Denver. One of our clients is Kelly Fox, the Chief Financial Officer of the University. Kelly is #3 in command behind the President, Bruce Benson. Kelly and her husband, John Bratton, suffered flood damage to their basement and "thought they were covered." Among Kelly's responsibilities is to supervise the insurance activities of the University (called risk management in corporate speak). She is an expert on matters financial and, since she supervises it at the University, also insurance. Kelly is one of the most sophisticated and highly paid financial professionals in the State of Colorado. I find it amazing that she can make the case that she did not know whether she had flood insurance! I am very sorry about the losses suffered by the people of Boulder and northern Colorado but to attack the messenger is simply uncalled for. Kelly's husband was extremely angry and accused me of being rude on the phone but in an edited version of their post, he said : "Kelly (Jerry Kelly) later claimed, in a conversation with my wife, that I was the one who was rude on the phone, and that his manner was only in response to mine. That may well be..." The original version of the article accused me of just being rude. In the edited version (after I complained about it being unfair and untrue) John admits that he was the one that was rude. The University is also a big supporter of Entrepreneurship through the Leeds School of Business yet Kelly and her husband have chosen to write posts on Yelp that mischaracterize conversations and unfairly attack my small business in efforts to destroy it. When public officials act in this vindictive and highly unprofessional manner I think the citizens should stand up and demand that these people be removed. To think that Kelly Fox is in a senior management position at the largest public institution in Colorado is scary. Maybe this is why the University of Colorado has had so many problems over the years. I call upon Chancellor Destafano and the Board of Regents to have a discussion with Ms Fox about her unprofessional behavior. Both of my daughters graduated from the University of Colorado with distinction. My younger daughter graduated from the Leeds School of Business and was on the dean's list every semester. I think that it is a shame that the leadership of CU allows this type of unprofessional, even childish, behavior by a senior manager and that we as citizens of Colorado allow one of our finest institutions to be drug down by the actions of a few.