University of Colorado Boulder

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

University of Colorado Boulder is a four-year, public school located in Boulder, CO. It is a R1 university with very high research activities. University of Colorado Boulder is accredited by Higher Learning Commission .

78% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 67,286 applied, 52,539 accepted, and 7,432 enrolled in CU Boulder. 3,666 men and 3,762 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

1,340 SAT, 31 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,340 and ACT score is 31. The SAT score of 1340 is high, 90 to 94 as in percentile. 25 th pctl. 50 th pctl. 75 th pctl. SAT Score Total 1240 1340 1430 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 630 670 710 Math 610 670 720 ACT Score Composite 29 31 33 Math 26 28 32 English 27 32 34 More Scores

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $15,214 for Colorado residents and $42,970 for others. The graduate tuition & fees are $16,634 for Colorado residents and $38,802 for others. Tuition has increased by 2.45% compared to last year at University of Colorado Boulder. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

15,309 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $11,665. For freshmen, 4,643 students (66%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $10,838. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 38,799 students enrolled CU Boulder in 2025. By gender, 20,649 men and 18,150 women students are enrolled. There are 32,244 undergraduate and 6,555 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

223 Major Programs

4 programs through online 145 graduate programs Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of CU Boulder is 74% and the transfer-out rate is 16%. The retention rate is 90% for full-time and 90% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 74% Transfer-out Rate 16% Retention Rate 90% Students to Faculty Ratio 19 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 2,580 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for CU Boulder and the average faculty salary is $119,920. The studetns to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. There are 9,660 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $88,276. Number of Faculties 2,580 Average Faculty Salary $119,920 Number of Staffs 9,660 Average Staff Salary $88,276

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services On-Campus Daycare Libraries See More

Athletics

University of Colorado Boulder is a member of Pacific-12 Conference (Pac-12). See All Members

	25^th pctl.	50^th pctl.	75^th pctl.
SAT Score
Total	1240	1340	1430
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	630	670	710
Math	610	670	720
ACT Score
Composite	29	31	33
Math	26	28	32
English	27	32	34

Boulder, CO