Inside Academics at University of Colorado Boulder

Academics at a Glance

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at University of Colorado Boulder — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at University of Colorado Boulder:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty and Teaching

The student-to-faculty ratio at University of Colorado Boulder is 19 to 1, higher than the national average of 15 to 1, so some classes may be larger than at other schools. University of Colorado Boulder employs 74% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition page.

Majors & Degrees

Students at University of Colorado Boulder can choose from 83 majors with reported graduates spanning 24 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at University of Colorado Boulder are summarised below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at University of Colorado Boulder.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.

Additional Questions to Ask

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at University of Colorado Boulder:

• Looking for flexibility? University of Colorado Boulder may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 13,910 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well University of Colorado Boulder retains and graduates its students — 90% of full-time freshmen return). Explore graduation rates.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of University of Colorado Boulder.

Dig Deeper into Academics on University of Colorado Boulder

Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic:

• Academic Majors at University of Colorado Boulder — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty Composition at University of Colorado Boulder — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation & Retention at University of Colorado Boulder — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Online Learning at University of Colorado Boulder — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation Detail at University of Colorado Boulder — the schools accreditation and what it means