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University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder,
CO
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate80%
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About CU Boulder
The University of Colorado is a public research university in Boulder, Colorado. Also known as CU Boulder, the university is the flagship institution of the University of Colorado system. CU Boulder is known for its academic excellence and innovation.
Some of the most popular academic programs at CU Boulder include engineering, environmental studies, business administration, psychology, and biology. Students at CU Boulder are encouraged to participate in research and internships as a way to gain hands-on experience.
The University of Colorado Boulder campus is diverse, vibrant, and known for having an outdoorsy spirit. Many students engage in outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and skiing in the Rockies. Students are also environmentally conscious, and CU is committed to embedding sustainability into campus life.
CU Boulder competes in NCAA Division I sports and is a member of the Pac-12 Conference. The CU Boulder Buffaloes are the university’s athletic teams. Some of the most popular sports at the university include football, basketball, and track & field.
Did You Know?
CU Boulder has its own planetarium, Fiske Planetarium, which acts as a public museum for educating the public on astronomy. The planetarium is staffed by undergraduates specializing in related fields and the planetarium hosts additional live talks by leading researchers, faculty, and students throughout the year.
What is the CC community saying about CU Boulder?
"Boulder and CU were considered extremely welcoming to all. Tons of activities at the university, Boulder a great city with small theatres, great downtown, etc., Denver nearby, Rocky mountains nearby for outdoor activities if that would be of interest."
University of Colorado Boulder is a public, state university in the suburb of Boulder, Colorado. CU Boulder was founded in 1876. The university currently enrolls around 37,956 students per year, including 31,237 undergrad students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for University of Colorado Boulder
It is moderately difficult to get into CU Boulder. The acceptance rate at CU Boulder is 80%. Out of 54,754 applications received in 2022, 43,574 students were offered admission.
| University of Colorado Boulder Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 80% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | Info Not Available |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 32% |
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University of Colorado Boulder is located in the town of Boulder, Colorado, in the suburbs of Denver.
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College Info
CU Boulder Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Jun 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to CU Boulder is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to CU Boulder is Jun 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
CU Boulder SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1180 - 1380
Math SAT Range
580 - 700
Reading SAT Range
590 - 690
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1380 and Above
Good
1180 to 1380
Avg
1180 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for CU Boulder students is 1251. Applicants with SAT scores of 1380 and above have a good chance of being admitted to CU Boulder, while applicants with SAT scores between 1180 to 1380 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1180 have a low chance of being offered a spot at CU Boulder.
CU Boulder Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$30,766
In State$59,110
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$11,976
$40,320
Fees
Unknown
Unknown
Housing
$17,590
$17,590
Books
$1,200
$1,200
Student Life
Wondering what life at CU Boulder is like? There are approximately 37,956 students enrolled at CU Boulder, including 31,237 undergraduate students and 6,719 graduate students. 91% percent of students attend school full-time, 56% percent are from CO and 44% percent of students are from other states.
91%
Full Time8%
Part Time56%
In State44%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
37,956
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
80%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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