Hey, does anyone have info on the makeup of the student body at the University of Colorado Boulder? I'm trying to gauge if I'd fit in there. Culture, diversity all matters to me, so any info would help.
Absolutely, University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) has a diverse student body, although the majority of students are from Colorado. According to the most recent statistics, CU Boulder hosts over 30,000 undergraduate students, of whom around 57% are from Colorado. The remainder of the student body comes from across the United States and from over 100 foreign countries.
Ethnically, CU Boulder is 65% white, 13% Hispanic, and about 10% Asian. For other categories such as African American, Pacific Islander, and Native American, each is around or less than 3% of the student population.
Culture-wise, CU Boulder is known for its environment-conscious mindset and an outdoorsy culture. The proximity to mountains allows students to engage in hiking, biking and other outdoor activities frequently. There are also more than 400 student organizations you can join, ranging from special interest clubs to intramural sports, which provides a lot of options to fit in, socialize, and develop leadership skills.
There's a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion at CU Boulder - the institution has several programs, centers, and offices dedicated to fostering a multicultural environment and providing support to historically underrepresented groups. These include the Cultural Unity and Engagement Center (CUE) and the Gender and Sexuality Center among others.
Hope this helps you determine if CU Boulder could be a good fit for you!
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