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University of Colorado at Boulder

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University of Colorado at Boulder is a public college located in Boulder, Colorado, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at CU Boulder is $12,168. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $32,220. The college offers Master’s degrees in 82 different degree areas, with 9 Master’s degrees offered online. CU Boulder enrolls 8,114 graduate students, with 64% part-time students, 23% online students, and 12% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

  • Public

Website: www.colorado.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:No
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
2,906 full-time
5,208 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:1,866
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:1,012
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:964
  • Online students
    23%
  • Male/Female
    58% / 42%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$12,168
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$32,220
  • Application fee:$60
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$1,733
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$676
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$1,733
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$1,790
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
1,745 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
110 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:1%
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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Benefits

Student Experience

Student Experience

  • Online Synchronous
  • On Campus Nights
  • Hybrid
  • Accelerated
  • Traditional Semester Timing
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Affordability

Affordability

  • Accepts prior learning credit
  • Financial Aid
  • Scholarships
Campus Resources

Campus Resources

  • Career Services
  • Financial Aid
  • Advisors
  • Library
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Featured Programs & Degrees

Programs Offered
Education
Psychology & Human Services
Science & Technology
Programs Offered
Master's degrees offered
82
Online master's degrees offered
9

Online master's degrees offered

  • Business: 2
  • Engineering: 5
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies: 1
  • Visual and Performing Arts: 1
Education

Curriculum & Instruction Overview

The University of Colorado at Boulder offers a graduate degree in Education Curriculum & Instruction via distance education. This program is for experienced licensed teachers who want to become experts in a specific area.

Degree Options Include

Curriculum & Instruction: Math and Science Education

Psychology & Human Services

Organizational Leadership Overview

The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership is ideal for those who have grown their expertise in a particular field, but want to learn the skills and knowledge necessary for more managerial roles. The master’s program at CU-Boulder has rolling admissions and is accelerated so students can complete the program in less than 2 years.

Degree Options

Organizational Leadership

Science & Technology

Science & Technology Overview

Engineering, Computer Science, and Information technology have many applications throughout business and government. These master degrees advance students in technical skills for further career development. Some of the Engineering degrees at CU-Boulder offer professional masters which is coursework-only (not research-based) so that students can advance their skill set, but continue working full time.

Degree Options Include

Aerospace Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Computational Linguistics
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Management
Interdisciplinary Telecom

Contact University of Colorado at Boulder

Contact Admissions

gradadm@colorado.edu

303-492-5297

Main Campus

2010 Willard Loop Dr

Boulder, CO 80305

303-492-7401

 

 

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colorado.edu/graduateschool

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