University of Colorado Boulder Top Questions

We are a big liberal arts school. Mostly left wing and affluent kids.

Growing up I was always poor, and received full financial aide to put me through college. Most of the students don't understand that, and I felt left out most of my first 1 1/2 because everyone was spending so much money. So I started working more and more. It's not that they were rude about it, they just didn't understand why I couldn't do certain things. But a lot of different groups interact. I have met a lot of diverse people, but wish there were more minorities on campus. There is a large, close-knit Asian community on campus, though.

Everyone has there own style, you will notice that. Very relax, libreal enviroment. A lot of people are from Colorado, California, and Chicago. There is a nice mix of people from everywhere!

We are the second whitest campus in the US. Again, lots of bitchy snobs.

The student body is very diverse.

Boulder has a great make up of a diverse student body. There are many out of state kids, as well as a ton of in state kids. The most out of state students that go to Boulder are from California. The greatedst part about Boulder is that it has a lot to offer to a ton of different people. Boulder attracts many out of state kids because of the convience of easy access to skiing and snowboarding. Many kids that love to be outside, come to Boulder. You can hike, bikeride, ski/snowboard, tube, rollarblade, skateboard, longboard and tons more.

I havent branched out too much, and most of the people i hang out with are from southern california.... very small minority percent. The out of state students are usually very wealthy because the out of state tuition is not cheap. Colorado students stick together, CA students stick together, and everyone else seems to mingle.

If you are use to an ethnically diverse setting, Boulder will send you into culture shock. People may think I'm exaggerating, but look at the statistics or just go on to campus. It's started to improve a bit, but just a little. Granted this is not the entire student body, but there is a large influx of out of state trust funders that have always had life fed to them on a silver spoon. Just like any large universtiy, there are all walks of life, some just are more prevalent then others.

My biggest pet peeve about Boulder is the overwhelming "rich bitch" population. For people from a lower-class background, there's nothing more obnoxious than being constantly surrounded by people whose biggest problem is what to wear on Saturday night or dealing with the ensuing hangover. As someone who is paying her own way through college, I feel like I can't relate to the majority of students here, who have no concept of what it's like to have to work for everything you have. Of course, there are lots of students who take their education very seriously, so Boulder is also academically competitive.

Boulder's student body is diverse in the sense that there are all sorts of people who have different interests. Ethnically though, the student body is not that diverse. There is some diversity but the majority of students are white. There are plenty of racial, religious, LGBT, socio-economic, and other groups of students on campus. Many students are politically aware and active. Often times there'll be groups that bring in lecturers to talk about various injustices, have organized protests, and other activism. Environmental organizations are also popular. The UMC is where many of the student groups and clubs can be found. For sports, intermurals, and fitness the Rec Center at CU is the place to go. In general most students are more liberal, but there are some conservatives as well. Overall the student body is pretty laid back. Students where whatever clothes they like to class: sweats, jeans, teeshirts, sandals, dressier clothes, anything goes... (well except nakedness)

The student body at CU is one of the least diverse colleges I applied to. I love Colorado, i love Boulder, and i love the CU campus but coming from a small town to a place that is six times larger but about just as diverse is concerning to me. I feel that the studends at CU come from a very specific class of society, an upper class, white family. The student body is a more left side leaning group, which makes being anything else criticized.

Most girls wear the exact same thing to class. The CU uniform: Victoria's Secret Pink clothes, Rainbow flip flops, big sunglasses.

Kind of clicky... but you can meet all kinds of people no matter where you go.

-Boulder does not have much diversity, but the small group that is different is very accepted. People here strive for understanding and accepted everyone no matter their race, gender, or even gender identity.

Our student body is not so political in general. Most students do not like the current administration, but republicans and liberals co-exist here as long as we don't talk about politics. Many are religious and there are many churches, and couple synagoges. I haven't seen a mosque yet, but there is a significant number of Muslim population on campus. Most of the students here are caucasian, but our school is not racially divided. Most people out of state are rich and are able to afford out-of state tuition, but from in-state various people from various backgrounds are here.

People here are definetly more liberal than conservative. Boulder is historically known as a liberal city, much different than Colorado. It has the effect of attracting young liberal college kids and actually making kids more liberal. It isn't very diverse racially, but that doesn't mean people are racist. People here are super open to everything and everyone, usually.

Most of the kids here are from Colorado or California, but you can find people from all across the country and the world.

There is not a huge amount of diversity at boulder. Most people are early 20's, white, and from middle class families. I dont know of any problems for people who do not fit this description though. Most students are from colorado or california it seems. Some students are politically active, the campus is pretty liberal. I dont hear people discussing how much they'll make, but that does not mean it doesnt happen.

There is a group of students at CU that sticks out the most to me--the girls who wear the Ugg boots, the spandex, the low-cut tight shirts, and the giant sunglasses. I think most girls either dress like that or hate girls who dress like that. I think most guys are quite impartial.

Boulder has very liberal students and people living in the city. Even though we are the "whitest" (as they say) college in the US, we have much regard for other races and we know how to be diverse and treat other people well. I have never encountered a fight or argument between races and I know all of my friends are very compassionate people. Boulder and CU tries to teach students about other cultures and others ways of life.

Boulder's student body is diverse. There are people from all sorts of backgrounds, and they all seem to get along fairly well. I personally have never seen any dispute involving a person's personal background. There are the very rich and the very poor going to school at CU, although most students have middle class backgrounds. I've noticed that most students are from California, Chicago, The East Coast, and Colorado. For the most part, most students at CU are liberal.

The diversity on campus is pretty poor. Any students that are not white will be a minority on campus. Most students wear jeans and sweatshirts to class. yes, different types of students interact. Most Boulder students are from Colorado, California, New Jersey. Most people at Boulder are very well off financially. Most students are very politically active and aware. most students are left. No, students do not talk about how much they'll earn one day.

not very diverse, but a comfortable, safe environment for everyone.

ALmost no student would feel out of place here because it is such a vast mix of races, ethnicities, and orientations. All kinds of people come to boulder to experience the outdoors and to learn. One campus group that I find way to pushy is the pro life group. They show intense pictures and try to rally support on campus during the school day. It makes me wish I didn't have to be on campus that day. Other than that most campus groups are pretty positive and non-aggressive. Walking through campus on a daily basis I see people wearing everything from jeans and t-shirts to blazers and khakis to tie-dye. Its quite a mixed group and odd looks often blend right in because there are quite a few of them. Most boulder students are from either colorado, california, or a northern east coast state. Most students from colorado are from middle class families and are working their way through college, while other students, especially those from out of state, are on their rich parents dime.

Lots of people everywhere. Mostly white. Hippies, preppies, athletes, book worms, all kinds. Incredibly active. Most people are in really good shape and love to go to the rec center, hike, go skiing, mountain biking, snowshoeing, rockclimbing, etc. The amount of Ugg boots and leggings can get really annoying. Some kids are super active with school political groups, volunteer groups, and environmental groups, while some choose to focus on the party life. A lot of people don't know what they want to do with their lives so there is a lot of searching for a meaning but that's true of any college campus. No one really talks about how much they will earn in terms of how great they are...it's mostly just "I hope I have enough money to ______" etc.

I feel like its not very diverse, only occasionally do i feel like there are several non white students, other than that i feel like the majority of the campus still consists of whites. MOst students wear either sweat pants and hoodys or jeans and hoodys, but there are always the group of girls who choose to wear dresses or something out of the ordinary to impress people. Most of the students that attend CU are from either Colorado or California.

Though statistically not very diverse, I have found Boulder to be one of the most interesting towns I've ever been to. Students are focused, but laid back, and seem to thoroughly enjoy all their time here. There's always someone to study with, someone to go to the gym with, someone to go hike with. Sitting outside in the fall with friends watching the trees change is one of my favorite things to do. The campus does not have high dress code standards, mostly just jeans and a sweatshirt on normal days, though there are some students who choose to dress up. Professors maintain a business casual attire, making them seem part of the flow. There are 45{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} out of state students, so there is always someone in the same position as you. There are a variety of political backgrounds and current beliefs, all which are celebrated on campus. Campus isn't cliquey, and no one cares if you are a freshman, or a graduate student. Your dorm mates become your first network on campus, and as you join activities that interest you, the campus becomes your small network. You never feel like a number. My favorite thing is walking anywhere on campus and seeing at least 5 people I know.

In Boulder you will get some Jesus freaks now and then on campus, telling you to submit to God and blah blah blah. Racial groups are seen less on campus because of the lack of diversity. The student body is mostly middle to upper class white kids. Most races interact, I've heard of a few race fueled problems but not many. Most students are from Colorado or California. Most students are politically aware. Most students are Left. Students don't really talk about future incomes specifically

I am very involved with Jewish life on campus. We have two campus Rabbi's and they are the most amazing people I've met. They know how college kids live and they "Fit in" There is always some Jewish event going on and you can choose between your interests, whether it be religious or secular, American or Israeli. There are around 15 different Jewish student groups and everyone is very close and inclusive.

while as a whole the population in boulder may not be very diverse. Sometimes I encounter great diversity in though and opinions. You can find your niche anywhere if you keep your eyes open.

I don't think any one particular group would feel out of place here. I suppose most minorities would feel outnumbered, but I've never gotten a vibe that the students here would be unwelcoming. There's just a really unbalanced ratio. There is really no way for me to generalize the student body as far as clothing, background, or political affiliation. In those areas I feel like we're a pretty diverse campus. I know people in this town from all walks of life.

There is very little diversity on campus, but I don't feel the environment is hostile to the minorities who decide to come here. I try not to talk polotics with other students, but humanities students are always very politically active.

I have taken a LGBT class my sophomore year which was very enlightening. The only student I believe would feel out of place at Boulder is someone who is not sociable. There are so many different races and multiple sexualities at CU that almost anyone can feel at home. Most students wear warm clothing to class. Uggs and heavy coats are worn from September to April. Most CU students are from either Colorado, Texas, California and New York. Many students are middle to upper class at CU with the scale leaning towards the wealthier. CU students are absolutely politically are. Elections are a big deal on campuses. Most students would be considered very liberal.

-No experience really. Sometimes groups will have big displays in the Quads or student center, and it's something to discuss but no big deal. -An incredible close-minded, conservative biggot would not enjoy Boulder. -A mix of jeans and nice shirts, sports attire and pajamas. -All the time. -No idea. It's not like high school where you have the nerds, band geeks, cheerleaders, party kids, etc. People just sit with their friends. -California, Texas and CO. -SUPER DUPER RICH and mostly rich. Trust fund babies. -Yes, or at least, they think they are :) Predominantly right/middle. -I've heard a couple of kids do it, but they are tools.

I think the LGBT community is pretty predominant or vocalized on campus which i think is great. Most people are all comfortable with everyones personal sexual preferences which i think says a lot about the Universities diversity.

The majority of students are extremely liberal and open mindedness is encouraged. There are many on campus protests (involving a variety of topics), debates, programs, and more. The campus is huge so there are multipule dinning halls. They all offer a variety of diets and the foods not all that bad (for dorm food)! The majority of students are politically aware and very active. Most students are left wing and liberal. On campus political education and information is everywhere. Most students are also wealthy. Out of state is extremely expensive and those who can afford it can also afford pretty much anything else they want. In fact the only students who are struggling are the in student students. However, CU is the most expensive public school in state so those who are in state students are usually well off as well. Over all the school has its ups and downs, but its awesome!

Boulder is large enough that there is something for everyone. All different religious groups, ethnic groups (academic and social), fraternities and sororities. I would find it hard to believe if someone felt out of place here. Many students come from the Denver/Boulder area (obviously), but I think more upper-middle class students attend here than say Colorado State in Fort Collins. Many students come from California (like me), more from the southern portion, LA and San Diego areas. Many also come from the east coast. Fewer from the midwest/southern states. Boulder is a very politically active campus. The city is known as liberal; Boulder used to be a huge hippie twon in the 70s, you can imagine. But not quite like Berkeley, CA.

I don't have much personal experience with groups but there are a huge numbers of groups all over campus holding rallies and events almost daily. Most students wear clothes to class, usually.

The Boulder campus demographic is largely Caucasian. As the out of state tuition is very high, almost all of the students from out of state are from the upper middle class. Most students come from the state of Colorado with California and Texas following. There is defiantly an element of division between racial, religious and LGBT groups on campus. Some student are very liberal and some are very conservative, but the norm is just about right in the middle perhaps with a slight lean toward conservatism. Most students are not politically active but are rather, politically interested.

All those "other groups" on campus are what make the campus what it is. Racsim is NOT dead, not even close. We need to confront it, and we do. No student could feel out of place, we welcome all kinds. Most students are very causal here, jeans, t-shirt, sweat pants...but there are still those business students in suits. Different types of students have a hard time interacting, it's true. All the black students hang out together, all the Asians hang out together, all the Muslims hang out together...it is hard for a white student to be "trusted" (unless they are poor). Most students are from out of state, especially New England, Texas, and California. Lots of rich kids here. Boulder is expensive, and Mommy and Daddy can take care of their kids' needs for the most part. Students here are somewhat politically aware. The engaged students are mostly left, except for the business school, which still denies that humans are causing global warming.

I am on the diversity board, work with many LGBT students, and have come across people of all socio-econ levels, as well as working with many student groups and I think they all struggle in different ways on our campus, but thrive in other ways. I think that the lack of diversity can be isolating for minority students, but that has created very strong support organizations like non-traditional greek houses student groups that help counter that. students wear jeans and t-shirts, lots of uggs and snow boots or flip flops in the summer. There are so many groups and types of students on campus that they overlap all the time and so there is a lot of interaction across schools, groups etc. at the dinning hall there is a group of highly involved student group and political people, a table of greek people, a table of party people and a table of hippie people but they sit more by dorm building than by type of person. There are a lot of students from colorado, second from CA and third probably from texas, after that it is a good mix of places. I think that student at CU are often very wealthy, but that there is a large group of students that rely on loans as well, and in most situations it doesn't separate them, I have only really seen that in the greek system and even then its certainly not everywhere or all the houses. Students are very politically aware and active, with groups like New Era colorado that work to get young people in politics and several other groups that are very large and visible on campus. I would say that boulder is mostly left but not what people would expect, Boulder Campus itself is really more left in the way that college students tend to be these days - more socially liberal. I have only noticed about people talking about what they expect to learn when I am in business classes, everyone else is just excited to be finding what they enjoy studying.

Boulder is the most accepting place possible to find. besides the lack of racial diversity represented at the school, everyone is very accpeting of whatever anyone is into. the general thought here is "if it doesn't effect me, then you can do whatever you want." and all thoughts and walks of life are accepted here.