The University of Colorado in Boulder has quite a few academic programs for students to choose from. Engineering, architecture, music, education, journalism and business are all study options. As the Buffaloes, the school competes in multiple athletic programs including football, skiing and volleyball. University of Colorado charges tuition based on individual credits and which college a student attends. The school does have a tuition estimator on the website to help students determine required fees. Many opportunities such as CU Gold (a leadership group), intramurals and volunteer groups are on campus to encourage student interaction.
Stay a part of the campus social life by joining clubs like ADVEDOS, a club to help educate students around the world, the Ceramics Guild or the Rugby Club. Students at Mesa State College pay based on the credit hour and the costs vary depending on which classes you take. Mesa State athletics have sports including baseball, lacrosse, swimming, soccer and softball. Among the academic programs of study available are advertising, art, business administration, graphic design, nursing, political science and sports management.
Colorado State University is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The school offers several athletic programs including basketball, football, golf, tennis, and track and field. The multiple colleges within the university provide programs in agricultural sciences, business, liberal arts, veterinary medicine, natural sciences and engineering. Tuition for instate residents as of 2011 is $6,986, while out of state residents pay $23,096. Students are encouraged to get involved on campus through Greek life, leadership activities and student organizations such as the Alpine Ski Team, the Chinese Language Club and the Homeless Awareness Team.
Located in Greeley, Colorado, the University of Northern Colorado has academic programs ranging from anthropology and economics to journalism, philosophy and education. Tuition fees are similar to other Colorado schools, which means it is based on which courses you are taking and how many. Student organizations like the Bear Hug Club, Japanese Culture Anime Club and the Society of Economics are great ways to get involved. Baseball, tennis, golf, volleyball, soccer and cross country are among the athletic programs available through the University of Northern Colorado.