<p>The University of Colorado is a public institution and gives a slight preference to residents of Colorado. The majority of the applicants in any given year are nonresident, and competition for nonresident positions may be somewhat more intense. A preliminary determination of residency is made by the admissions staff on the application for admission. Final determination is made by the Tuition Classification Office.</p>
<p>Nonresident students may establish Colorado residence by maintaining their legal residence in Colorado for 12 consecutive months. Once they have established Colorado residence, they qualify for the lower resident tuition rates.</p>