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University of Colorado-Boulder

Boulder, CO • public • I | Big 12 | FBS
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Acceptance
83.3%
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Grad Rate
75%
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Cost
$33,412 / $62,664
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Rankings
US News history

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban
Student Population
Undergrad: 35,164 • Total: 46,985
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Yes
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Website
colorado.edu
Region
West
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 18,768 (53.4%) • Female: 16,396 (46.6%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 2,180 6.2%
Black/African American 711 2.0%
Hispanic/Latino 4,829 13.7%
White 23,681 67.3%
Two or More Races 2,353 6.7%
International 1,005 2.9%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
83.3%
46,692 admitted from 56,069 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Test Flexible
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 620-700
Math: 610-720
Total: 1230-1420
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
28-33
Application Types Offered
RD
Application Requirements
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Application Fee
$50
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
75.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
57.9%
Freshman Retention Rate
89.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
21.8:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$33,412
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$62,664
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $13,744
Out-of-state: $42,996
Room & Board
$18,468
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $14,231
$30,001-48,000 $14,381
$48,001-75,000 $18,828
$75,001-110,000 $26,915
$110,001+ $34,818
Students Receiving Pell Grants
49%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Conference
Big 12
Football
FBS
Men's Sports (5)
Basketball Football (FBS) Golf Skiing Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (8)
Basketball Golf Lacrosse Skiing Soccer Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
View Full Athletics Details (Roster Sizes, Scholarships) →

💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
3.5 GPA
In-State Awards
$500-$3,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$500-$15,000/yr
7 automatic scholarships (11 total)
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Common questions about University of Colorado-Boulder

What is University of Colorado-Boulder's acceptance rate?
University of Colorado-Boulder accepts 83% of applicants, from 56,069 applications.
How much does University of Colorado-Boulder cost?
Tuition and fees are $13,744 in-state and $42,996 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $14,231 on average after aid.
Does University of Colorado-Boulder require SAT or ACT scores?
University of Colorado-Boulder considers test scores but does not require them.
What ACT score do you need for University of Colorado-Boulder?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 28 and 33 on the ACT.
What is University of Colorado-Boulder's graduation rate?
75% of students graduate within six years.