UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER (CU Boulder)
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- Boulder, CO 80309
- OPEID College Code: 00137000
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- General Phone: (303) 492-1411
- Chancellor: Philip P. Distefano
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 33,010
- College Alias: CU Boulder
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George Mason University, established in 1972 and commonly known as "Mason," is a top-ranking educational institution located in Northern Virginia. Mason has strong research programs that span topic areas such as cancer, climate change, biosciences and information technology. Mason offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and has particularly strong programs in public policy, information technology and engineering, economics, visual and performing arts, conflict resolution, healthcare, biotechnology and life sciences. The university's School of Law has been widely recognized as one of the top law schools in the U.S.
The area where the university's campuses are based, near Washington, D.C., is known as "the technology corridor." George Mason University has four campuses, which are Fairfax Campus, Arlington Campus, Prince William Campus and Mason in Loudoun.
Mason has many innovative study programs such as study abroad programs for anthropology students, astronomy apprenticeships, Capitol Hill internships, and more. The Mason faculty includes many celebrated scholars and historians, as well as cutting-edge researchers.
History
The university is named for George Mason, who lived in Fairfax County, Virginia, and was one of the founding fathers of the United States. George Mason drafted the Virginia Declaration of Rights, a model for the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, or Bill of Rights.
Traditions
For good luck, students at George Mason University have a tradition of rubbing the toe of the George Mason statue before an exam.
Academics
George Mason University follows the semester system, offering fall, spring and summer semesters.
Colleges and Schools
Mason offers more than 100 academic degree programs through its many colleges and schools, which are:
- College of Education and Human Development
- College of Health and Human Services
- College of Humanities and Social Sciences
- College of Visual and Performing Arts
- College of Science
- Center for Global Education
- Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution
- School of Management
- School of Public Policy
- School of Law
- The Volgenau School of Information Technology and Engineering
Student Life
George Mason University has one of the largest residential communities in Virginia, and all freshmen are guaranteed on-campus housing.
Social activities, student clubs and organizations are plentiful at Mason, and the university hosts 23 fraternities and 14 sororities.
Athletics
Intercollegiate athletics at George Mason University include basketball, baseball, softball, track and field, Lacrosse, volleyball, soccer, swimming and diving.
Satellite Campuses
George Mason University is comprised of four campuses:
- Fairfax Campus
- Arlington Campus
- Prince William Campus
- Mason in Loudoun.
Community Life
There are many activities available on campus and in the community to keep Mason students busy, from hot cedar saunas to musical concerts or kickboxing classes. The campuses of Mason boast many arts venues and athletics facilities, and many social and cultural activities.
The University of Colorado at Boulder is the flagship university of Colorado. It is located in the Rocky Mountain region, and boasts one of the most beautiful university campuses in the U.S. CU-Boulder, as it is commonly known, has been striving toward a goal to become one of the leading public research universities in the nation. The CU Boulder offers a mix of programs in many disciplines and ranks high in academic achievement and research. Its faculty includes four Nobel laureates and many other award-winners.
The CU-Boulder campus includes its main campus, East campus, and Williams Village.
History
The University of Colorado at Boulder was established in 1876, the same year as "the Colorado Territory" became a state. The university opened with 44 students and three teachers.
Academics
The CU-Boulder offers 80 academic majors to undergraduates, 70 academic majors to masters-level students, and 53 areas of emphasis or majors for doctoral students.
Particularly strong programs at CU-Boulder include planetary sciences, biology, physiology, physics, biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, English, business, geography, law, psychology and music.
High-achieving students at the undergraduate level may participate in honors programs, 12 residential academic programs with smaller classes, and the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program. Graduate-level students may participate in programs offered through the Graduate School, Leeds School of Business, and Colorado Law School.
The CU-Boulder's academic calendar follows the semester system, with a fall, spring and summer semester.
Colleges and Schools
- College of Architecture & Planning
- College of Arts & Sciences
- College of Engineering & Applied Science
- College of Music
- Graduate School
- Leeds School of Business
- School of Education
- School of Journalism & Mass Communication
- School of Law
Student Life
CU-Boulder offers housing both on and off-campus. All students are free to participate in the many clubs, honor societies, and student-sponsored organizations, recreational activities and Greek societies that are available at CU-Boulder. From snowboarding to swing dancing, there are many ways to meet other students and become involved in student life.
CU-Boulder provides many student services and resources to its student body including academic support, counseling services, financial aid, career placement, and more.
Traditions
The mascot of CU-Boulder is a buffalo named "Ralphie," who leads the football team out on the filed at the beginning of every football game.
The "Buffaloes" have been the school's athletic symbol since 1934.
Athletics
Athletics are an important part of the college experience at CU-Boulder. In addition to intercollegiate athletics, students are very active in recreational, club and intramural sports. The "Colorado Buffaloes" (also known as the "Buffs") teams have won championships and top national rankings in several sports, including skiing, cross-country and football.
Intercollegiate sports at CU-Boulder are:
- Basketball (men and women's)
- Football
- Golf (men and women's)
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
Community Life
In addition to athletics, there are many outdoor trails and activities to enjoy in and around Boulder, Colorado. Students at CU-Boulder can also enjoy the CU Art Museum, CU Heritage Center, CU Museum of Natural History, Fiske Planetarium, Sommers-Bausch Observatory, campus libraries and the University Memorial Center, which offers many restaurants and amenities.
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Website
- www.colorado.edu
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- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.colorado.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 9,827 | 9,822 | 19,649 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 8,050 (82%) | 8,464 (86%) | 16,514 (84%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 2,819 (35%) | 2,736 (32%) | 5,555 (34%) |
| Number | Percent (%) | |
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| SAT ® Exam | 3,242 | 58% |
| ACT ® Exam | 4,423 | 80% |
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 530 | 630 |
| SAT ® Math | 550 | 650 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 24 | 29 |
| ACT ® English | 23 | 29 |
| ACT ® Math | 23 | 29 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: CU Boulder Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 52%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 33% | 12% | 9% | 41% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,536 | $5,745 | $1,490 | $4,879 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.7% |
| Number in Default | 97 | 84 | 68 |
| Number in Repayment | 5,113 | 4,579 | 3,796 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
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| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $7,932 | $7,278 | $6,635 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $7,932 | $7,278 | $6,635 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $28,186 | $26,756 | $24,797 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,749 | $1,749 | $1,698 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,378 | $9,860 | $9,088 |
| Other Expenses | $4,698 | $4,374 | $4,212 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $24,757 | $23,261 | $21,633 |
| In-State | $24,757 | $23,261 | $21,633 |
| Out of State | $45,011 | $42,739 | $39,795 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $9,681 | $9,027 | $8,333 |
| In-State | $9,681 | $9,027 | $8,333 |
| Out of State | $29,935 | $28,505 | $26,495 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $9,681 | $9,027 | $8,333 |
| In-State | $9,681 | $9,027 | $8,333 |
| Out of State | $29,935 | $28,505 | $26,495 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 33,010 Undergraduate: 27,219 Graduate: 5,791
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 17,505 Female: 15,505
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 14,294 Female: 12,925
- Graduate Gender Male: 3,211 Female: 2,580
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 27,408 Part-Time: 5,602
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 24,916 Part-Time: 2,303
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,492 Part-Time: 3,299
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,281 | 4% |
| American Indian | 284 | 0.9% |
| Black | 533 | 2% |
| Asian | 1,951 | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2,022 | 6% |
| White | 25,027 | 76% |
| Unknown | 1,912 | 6% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 345 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 10,454 | 32% |
| Ages 20-21 | 10,367 | 31% |
| Ages 22-24 | 5,522 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3,535 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,359 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 596 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 577 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 245 | 0.7% |
| Age Over 65 | 10 | 0.03% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 6,776 | 5,171 | 1,605 |
| Faculty Status | 2,874 | 1,959 | 915 |
| Tenured Faculty | 816 | 815 | 1 |
| Graduate Assistants | 2,398 | - | 2,398 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 3,399 | 2,357 | 1,042 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,001 | 307 | 694 |
| Primarily Research | 1,309 | 962 | 347 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 426 | 396 | 30 |
| Other Professionals | 1,073 | 840 | 233 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,878 | 1,578 | 300 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 476 | 339 | 137 |
| Skilled Crafts | 191 | 179 | 12 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 593 | 558 | 35 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $86,200 (1,391) | $93,731 (877) | $73,349 (514) |
| Professor | $118,459 (441) | $120,778 (351) | $109,417 (90) |
| Associate Professor | $88,478 (337) | $88,556 (220) | $88,329 (117) |
| Assistant Professor | $75,209 (306) | $79,030 (170) | $70,432 (136) |
| Instructor | $48,314 (307) | $50,673 (136) | $46,437 (171) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $197,336 (4) | $201,006 (1) | $196,112 (3) |
| Professor | $197,336 (4) | $201,006 (1) | $196,112 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $86,415 (1,395) | $93,811 (878) | $73,855 (517) |
| Professor | $118,846 (445) | $120,902 (352) | $111,063 (93) |
| Associate Professor | $88,478 (337) | $88,556 (220) | $88,329 (117) |
| Assistant Professor | $75,209 (306) | $79,030 (170) | $70,432 (136) |
| Instructor | $48,314 (307) | $50,673 (136) | $46,437 (171) |
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $6,935,990 | $4,329,592 | $2,606,398 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 62% | 38% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 503 | 281 | 222 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 358 | 209 | 149 |
| Basketball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| All Track Combined | 260 | 132 | 128 |
| Football | 107 | 107 | - |
| Golf | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Skiing | 33 | 16 | 17 |
| Soccer | 29 | - | 29 |
| Tennis | 10 | - | 10 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $439,129 | $129,040 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $97,756 | $47,631 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 53 | 28 | 25 |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Skiing | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 83%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 39%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 67% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 65% |
| Female | 68% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 58% |
| American Indian | 53% |
| Black | 49% |
| Asian | 65% |
| Hispanic | 57% |
| White | 69% |
| Unknown | 64% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 41% |
| 5 Years | 63% |
| 6 Years | 67% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
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| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 4 | 2 |
| Drug Related | 48 | 32 |
| Liquor Related | 240 | 221 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 6 | 2 |
| Drug Related | 82 | 81 |
| Liquor Related | 523 | 470 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 6 | 5 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 5 |
| Burglary | 31 | 24 |
| Arson | 5 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 7 | 8 |
| Robbery | 3 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 7 |
| Burglary | 59 | 54 |
| Vehicle Theft | 4 | 5 |
| Arson | 7 | 7 |
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