University of Colorado Boulder
About
The University of Colorado Boulder is a premier public research institution renowned for its world-class programs in aerospace engineering, environmental sciences, and business, housed within prestigious divisions like the College of Engineering and Applied Science and the Leeds School of Business. Set against the iconic backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, the campus culture is famously active and collaborative, offering students a vibrant lifestyle that seamlessly balances rigorous academics with year-round outdoor recreation. Distinctively, CU Boulder stands out as one of the nation’s top public recipients of NASA funding, providing undergraduates with rare opportunities to engage in groundbreaking space research while studying on a campus globally recognized for its commitment to sustainability.
Wikipedia:The University of Colorado Boulder is a public research university in Boulder, Colorado, United States. Founded in 1876, five months before Colorado became a state, it is the flagship university of the University of Colorado system. CU Boulder is a member of the Association of American Universities, is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" and has been referred to as a Public Ivy.
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Essay Requirements
University of Colorado Boulder accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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