University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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University of Colorado Boulder reported a 83.3% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. University of Colorado Boulder is a public 4-year institution in Boulder, CO, with an SAT reference of 1340 and an ACT reference of 31. The historical average net price is $25,346 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

83.3%

56,069 applicants

SAT reference

1340

Combined score

ACT reference

31

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$25,346

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at University of Colorado Boulder

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)123013401430
ACT (composite, 1–36)283133

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

74.6%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

90.1%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

31,939

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at University of Colorado Boulder, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$14,231
$30,001 – $48,000$14,381
$48,001 – $75,000$18,828
$75,001 – $110,000$26,915
$110,000+$34,818

Top Majors at University of Colorado Boulder

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing1,147
Engineering938
Biological & Biomedical Sciences750
Communication & Journalism713
Psychology614
Social Sciences597
Computer & Information Sciences434
Visual & Performing Arts246
Physical Sciences181
Natural Resources & Conservation180

Financial Aid at University of Colorado Boulder

About University of Colorado Boulder

Official website: https://www.colorado.edu/

Admissions: https://www.colorado.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About University of Colorado Boulder

What is the acceptance rate at University of Colorado Boulder?

University of Colorado Boulder reported a 83% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 56,069. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into University of Colorado Boulder?

The historical 83% acceptance rate suggests University of Colorado Boulder was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Colorado Boulder?

The imported historical records for University of Colorado Boulder include an SAT reference value of 1340 and an ACT reference value of 31. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend University of Colorado Boulder?

The stored historical average net price at University of Colorado Boulder is $25,346 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 66%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $10,838 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at University of Colorado Boulder?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for University of Colorado Boulder is 75%. its stored first-year retention rate is 90%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is University of Colorado Boulder test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for University of Colorado Boulder?

University of Colorado Boulder's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on November 15, 2026, Regular Decision on January 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on University of Colorado Boulder's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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