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University of Colorado Boulder
(UCB)
Part of University of Colorado System
About
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...
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.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 100 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 100 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 37,094
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 17.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 8%
- Female : Male
- 46 : 54
- Staff
- 9,448
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
46 subjectsUS News
31 subjectsQS
40 subjectsTHE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | =51 | 72.5 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 101–125 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 126–150 | 54.8 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 126–150 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 151–175 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 151–175 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 176–200 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 201–250 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 251–300 | 35.4 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Colorado Boulder?
University of Colorado Boulder's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =320, THE Rank 159, ARWU Rank 62, US News Rank =107.
When was University of Colorado Boulder founded?
University of Colorado Boulder was founded in 1876.
What are the top subjects at University of Colorado Boulder?
Top subjects at University of Colorado Boulder include: Earth & Marine Sciences, Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences, Atmospheric Science, Geosciences, Geology.
Where is University of Colorado Boulder located?
University of Colorado Boulder is located in Boulder, United States.