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University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO · Public · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 78%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $23,708
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 74%
- Median earnings
- $77,574
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Colorado Boulder is a public college in Boulder, CO with 31,939 undergraduates. It admits 78% of applicants, and admitted students average 1357 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $23,708 per year ($13,403 for families earning under $30,000). 74% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $77,574 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 78%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 56,069
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 46,692
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 16%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing630–710
200800
SAT Math610–720
200800
ACT Composite29–33
136
What University of Colorado Boulder looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $37,189
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $17,513
- Out-of-state tuition
- $47,142
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$13,403
- $30–48k$13,558
- $48–75k$16,684
- $75–110k$21,719
- $110k+$34,026
Get a personal estimate with University of Colorado Boulder's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 74%
- Freshman retention
- 90%
- Median earnings
- $77,574
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 31,939
- Student–faculty ratio
- 19:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 17%
- White67%
- Hispanic14%
- Black2%
- Asian6%
University of Colorado Boulder FAQ
What is University of Colorado Boulder's acceptance rate?+
University of Colorado Boulder admits 78% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for University of Colorado Boulder?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 630–710 on SAT Reading and Writing and 610–720 on SAT Math; the average total is 1357.
What ACT score do you need for University of Colorado Boulder?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 29–33.
Is University of Colorado Boulder test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Colorado Boulder?+
In Fall 2023, 56,069 students applied to University of Colorado Boulder and 46,692 were admitted; 7,546 enrolled.
Does University of Colorado Boulder consider legacy status?+
No. University of Colorado Boulder reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Colorado Boulder require an essay?+
University of Colorado Boulder reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Colorado Boulder cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $37,189 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,708.
What is University of Colorado Boulder's graduation rate?+
74% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 126614 · How we use this data
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