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The University of Colorado Boulder is a public research university located in Boulder, Colorado, at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Founded in 1876, CU Boulder is the flagship of the University of Colorado system and a member of the Association of American Universities, with approximately 39,000 students and more than 150 fields of study. The university is internationally recognized for aerospace engineering, environmental and atmospheric science, physics, and space research, and is affiliated with numerous Nobel laureates and NASA-connected research programs.
Campus life at CU Boulder is shaped by its spectacular setting, its outdoor culture, and a passionate athletics tradition as the Buffaloes compete in the Big 12 Conference. The campus is famous for its sandstone-and-red-tile architecture set against the Flatirons, and the town of Boulder is regularly ranked among the best college towns and healthiest cities in the country. Admissions are moderately selective, and CU attracts a large out-of-state and international population drawn to the combination of strong academics and an unmatched mountain lifestyle.
CU's graduates benefit from strong programs in engineering, business, science, and media, and a growing presence in the technology and aerospace industries along Colorado's Front Range. The combination of world-class research, a stunning campus, and a vibrant outdoor town has fueled the university's rising national profile. A campus tour with a current Buffalo is the best way to take in the Flatirons views, the historic architecture, and the energy of one of America's most distinctive public universities.
SchoolScoops offers private, student-led University of Colorado Boulder campus tours starting at $75 for one hour or $150 for two hours. Tours are available in person or by video chat and are led by a real, verified current CU Boulder student of your choice.
