25,000 undergraduates. 5,000 graduates. Located in the city of Boulder, Colorado. Average GPA for freshmen in 2009 was 3.677: Average ACT ranged from 26 to 29 (and higher), excluding the Leeds School of Business and the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, which tend to be higher. Considered a Public Ivy League; 11th Best Public University in the Nation. Students termed "Yuppie Hippies", or quoted as "peace sign on my dad's BMW". Not to be confused with CU Denver or Colorado Springs. Ranked as one the most Beautiful campuses in world; also one of the most expensive to attend..; Universal Tuscan-"Italian-ate" styled buildings. Smart students, who still enjoy a party. The Hill. Pearl Street. "Cali Kids". Division 1 Sports suck. Classes can be tedious. Skiing and snowboarding.