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

Casey Martin
  • Reviewed: 5/12/2013
  • Degree: Cultural Studies
"Great support from faculty and other graduate students. I wish that there had been more opportunities for financial aid beyond student loans."
Jennifer Guida
  • Reviewed: 4/27/2013
  • Degree: Public Health
"The program I attended was newly accredited and just getting off the ground when I was there. The quality of the faculty is outstanding although you will find that the focus of this school is on research and not excellence in teaching. Some of my classes, I felt, were not as challenging as they should have been. That being said, I still had a great experience, learned a lot, and came out feeling prepared for the job market. I believe that school is what you make out of it and if you take advantage of the resources at this school, you will do very well."
Stephen Allen
  • Reviewed: 4/21/2013
  • Degree: History
"The University of Colorado has a fantastic history dept. I would advise all incoming students to remember the advice that I got on day one, which is that you are your own best advocate. In other words, your professors will look out for your interests to the extent that they can, and your advisor will try to give you their thoughts on the right courses. But if you want to find funding, fellowships, career opportunities -- then you are the one who must take responsibility for those things."
Daniela Castaneda
  • Reviewed: 3/10/2013
  • Degree: Environmental Engineering
"I really like that the EVEN program is small- it makes student-professor relationships more reliable and accessible. It's nice that all your professors know you by name and you can contact them with fast feedback. The quality of the classes has also be high and have only had good experiences with professors in these departments. Because they are so involved in research, they can apply school concepts to real world scenarios, which makes engineering more tangible and gives you a better idea of what to expect "in the real world". There is not a lot of diversity in CU Boulder, but this doesn't mean that as a Mexican I have experienced any form of bias or racism. I went here for my undergrad and have seen an increase in diversity throughout my years there. A scholarship for CU Boulder is very valuable given it's an expensive school and Boulder is an expensive city to live in. Thanks for this opportunity!"
Carly Terwilliger
  • Reviewed: 3/7/2013
  • Degree: English
"Good, supportive environment. Great TA opportunities."
Diliana Stoimenova
  • Reviewed: 3/6/2013
  • Degree: Biology
"I feel that my graduate program has left me well-prepared for a future career. In my department, students can pursue a variety of research interests and are really able to to personalize their degree."
Jared Schwartz
  • Reviewed: 2/6/2013
  • Degree: Liberal Arts
"There is great support here. Good luck to you all. You will meet plenty of people. The mountains."
Abigail W
  • Reviewed: 1/28/2013
  • Degree: Law
"I love Colorado, where the quality of life is much higher than most other places in the US. I do like the school overall and feel I am getting a good legal education."
CJ Crisp
  • Reviewed: 1/26/2013
  • Degree: Law
"The most incredible environment you could have for law school. Everything from the people to the mountains right outside the front door make for the greatest experience."
Cedar Wolf
  • Reviewed: 1/10/2013
  • Degree: Engineering
"The Mortenson Center in Engineering for Developing Communities is an excellent preparation for international development. Combine this with the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Certificate and you have a perfect recipe for ushering in the next revolution of innovative energy technology for the entire world."
Johnathon Intolubbe-Chmil
  • Reviewed: 12/3/2012
  • Degree: Law
"CU Law has made the transition to law school pretty easy. The work load is challenging and the professor's have great expectations, but everyone is approachable and seems to be dedicated to helping you learn. Overall great experience."
Tara Dakin
  • Reviewed: 11/26/2012
  • Degree: Social Sciences
"Wish they had just an MA program instead of only a PhD track... but my professors are amazing!"
Halley Pearlstein
  • Reviewed: 11/13/2012
  • Degree: Fine Arts
"As a grad student at the College of Music, I am very happy with the quality of my education and the services offered for my area of study. However, the college has around 600 students and the building is far too small for the student population. As far as the general campus, the city of Boulder is a wonderful and generally safe place to live. One of the only cons would be that the student center cafeteria is not open after 6."
Zeltzyn Sanchez Lozoya
  • Reviewed: 9/16/2012
  • Degree: Liberal Arts
"Boulder is a great city that combines the small town with the big town amenities. CU has great faculty and the Comp Lit program truly gives the students the flexibility to find their interestes and pursue them."
Kate Fahey
  • Reviewed: 9/13/2012
  • Degree: Education
"The professors are excellent, and Boulder is a wonderful place to live!"
Shannon Kaye
  • Reviewed: 9/13/2012
  • Degree: Fine Arts
"The academic expectation is much higher than my undergraduate experience. So far, I am glad I made the decision to attend this university."
Duncan Louden
  • Reviewed: 9/12/2012
  • Degree: Liberal Arts
"Great place, profs. are kind and accessible"
Sarah Lake
  • Reviewed: 9/12/2012
  • Degree: Sociology
"Great program, but as always depends on your specialty area. But overall highly recommended for sociology."
Mohammad Zohaib Yunus
  • Reviewed: 9/12/2012
  • Degree: Engineering
"CU Boulder is an excellent place to study as well as enjoy life!"
Catherine Massey
  • Reviewed: 9/12/2012
  • Degree: Environmental Science
"Great school for environmental students that want to go nonacademic. Also great for international trade. The labor faculty is awesome and you will get a great education in reduced-form techniques."