University of Colorado-Boulder

Boulder, CO • public • DI | Big 12 | FBS

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban (City: Midsize )

Student Population

Undergrad: 35,164 • Total: 46,985

Academic Calendar

Semester

Honors College/Program

Yes
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Website

https://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

—

Application Fee

$50

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

74.9%

4-Year Graduation Rate

57.8%

Freshman Retention Rate

89.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

21.8:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$33,964

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$60,351

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $13,910
Out-of-state: $40,297

Room & Board

$16,950

Books & Supplies

$3,104

Students Receiving Pell Grants

49%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

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

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