University of Colorado Boulder

Acceptance rate (most recent year)

78.1%

Applicants (fall 2023)

56,069

Admitted (fall 2023)

46,692

Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)

7,546

Yield (admitted who enroll)

16%

Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)

87%

Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)

79%

SAT reading, middle 50%

630–710

SAT math, middle 50%

610–720

ACT composite, middle 50%

29–33

Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT

20% / 8%

High school GPA

required

High school class rank

considered

High school record (transcript)

required

College-prep program completed

required

Recommendations

required

Demonstration of competencies

not considered

SAT/ACT scores

considered

English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)

required

Other test

not considered

Work experience

considered

Personal statement or essay

required

Legacy status

not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Full sticker price (per year)

$37,684

Tuition & fees – in-state

$15,666

Tuition & fees – out-of-state

$44,918

Median debt at graduation

$19,500

Students with federal loans

25%

Graduate within 6 years

74%

Freshmen who return for year 2

90%

Median earnings, 1 year after graduating

$48,932

Median earnings, 10 years after starting

$69,738

Undergraduates

31,939

Graduate students

6,555

Student-to-faculty ratio

19 : 1

Women

47%

Students receiving Pell grants

14%

Full-time faculty

76%

Chancellor

Justin Schwartz

Main phone

(303) 492-1411

Address

Regent Drive at Broadway, Boulder, CO 80309-0017

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