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.