# University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/university-of-colorado-boulder

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 78% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 56,069 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 46,692 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 630–710 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 610–720 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 29–33 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $37,189 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $23,708 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $13,403 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $13,558 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $16,684 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $21,719 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $34,026 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 31,939 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 74% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $77,574 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,500 (FY2024) |

## What University of Colorado Boulder considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 126614. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology