University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) is a four-years, public school located in Boulder, CO. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.

The CU Boulder's 2022 tuition & fees is $12,496 for Colorado residents and $38,314 for out-of-state students. 50% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,933.

The school has a total enrollment of 37,437 and the student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).

The average earning after 10 years of graduation from CU Boulder is $59,700 and it varies by field of study.

University of Colorado Boulder is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

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Directory Information

Address	Regent Drive at Broadway, Boulder, CO 80309-0017
Phone	303-492-1411
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Athletic	Athletic Team Information
Disability Service	Disability Sevices
School Type	four-years, public
Carnegie Category	Research University (very high research activity)
Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

University of Colorado Boulder Campus, Boulder, CO

2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation

For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of University of Colorado Boulder are $12,496 for in-state students and $38,314 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition and fees are $13,901 for in-state students and $33,953 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2023 tuition & fees are $12,526 for Colorado residents and $40,034 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2023 graduate school tuition & fees are $14,291 for Colorado residents and $34,955 for out-of-state students.

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	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$12,496	$38,314
Graduate	$13,901	$33,953

Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: March 14, 2022)

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$12,526	$40,034
Graduate	$14,291	$34,955

The estimation for 2022-2023 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

2022 Key Stats

The Acceptance rate at University of Colorado Boulder is 80% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,280.

The average graduation rate is 72%. Total 37,437 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).

The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $59,700. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Computer Science program shows the highest salary with $70,100 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2022 CU Boulder Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	80% Acceptance Rate / 16% Yield
Test Scores »	1,280 SAT / 28 ACT
Graduation Rate »	72%
Transfer-out Rate	16%
Retention Rate	85%(full-time), 54% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	5.56% (18 to 1)
Student Population »	37,437 (30,307 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$10,933
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$59,700
Average Salary by Field of Study	$18,600 - $70,100

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

University of Colorado Boulder offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.

Special Learning Opportunities at CU Boulder
Online Class	Undergraduate, Graduate
ROTC	Army, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes

CU Boulder provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services at CU Boulder
Remedial services	No
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes
Library facilities at institution	Various Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of CU Boulder. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 7,300. It also offers separate board/meal plans.