Prospective Undergraduate Students
Life at Leeds
Be a Part of the Future of Business
Situated in the heart of scenic Boulder, ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥â€”America’s , and city—the Leeds School of Business offers a small, personalized college experience housed within a top-tier research university. It’s the ideal location to live and learn the skills you need to be a leader in today’s dynamic business world.
#1
Business School in ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥
#18
Best Public University Business Program
U.S. News & World Report, 2024 (undergraduate)
#27
In Entrepreneurship
Bloomberg Businessweek
71%
4-Year Graduation Rate (2018)
93.2%
Annual placement rate in 2019
A Lot to Love At Leeds
There’s a lot you can do with a business degree—from entrepreneurship, investment banking and real estate development to accounting, finance, marketing, even video game product management—and more. With world-class industry-expert faculty, four years of global programs, a unique residential academic program, the largest undergraduate mentorship program in the country—and Boulder’s unbeatable outdoor playground at your doorstep—studying business here is more than a good idea. Plus, having a little bit of business in your back pocket allows you to create your destiny in just about any industry.
Molly MacEachen (Mgmt & Ent’20)
Intern at United Nations Global Compact
As director of professional development for CESR Fellows, a student organization for those passionate about using business to make a difference, Molly helps like-minded peers build the skills and network they need to work in socially responsible business.
Align Your Degree With Your Goals
At Leeds, your education is personalized and customizable to your academic, professional and personal goals. Not sure what you want to do yet? That’s OK. We’ve designed the first two years at Leeds, including a First-Year Seminar, to allow you to explore the many facets of business and find what interests you, before you decide on an area of emphasis. You’ll also have a wide range of opportunities to learn hands-on, from career treks and internships to global programs—including our signature First-Year Global Experience (FGX).
50%+
of First-Year Students Go Abroad
(as part of first-year experience)
2/3
of First-Years Live in the Leeds RAP
30+
Clubs and Organizations at Leeds
1200
Mentors Work With Leeds Students
80%
of Students Participate in Internships
Pave Your Path From College to Career
We have a comprehensive advising program to help you transition to college during your first year at Leeds. Your academic advisor will help you make a plan to guide your experience, and will also work directly with your career coach to ensure you’re on track with your professional goals. Leeds has its own Career Strategy Office onsite to help prepare our undergraduates for career success by providing professional skills, real-world experience, a professional mentoring program, a multitude of career resources, and employer and alumni connections throughout your four years.
Our goal is to educate and inspire students to become values-driven leaders who can make a positive impact through business. Learn more.
Form close bonds in the Leeds Honors & Scholars, Diverse Scholars, Dean’s Leadership Fellows, Women’s Empowerment Initiative, or the Leeds RAP.
There are a number of clubs and organizations you can get involved in, from student government and Beta Alpha Psi to the Women in Business club.