University of Colorado Boulder
U of Colorado
Boulder, Colorado 80309-0017
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
University of Colorado Boulder is a public institution in Boulder with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1353, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 31.6K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
75% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $69,738 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,480.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1353
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
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Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
76.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$13,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
240
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
89%
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Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •The cornerstone of the building that became Old Main was laid on September 20, 1875.
- •The doors of the university opened on September 5, 1877.
- •In the fall of 1877, the student body consisted of 15 students in the college proper and 50 students in the preparatory school.
- •CU hired its first female professor, Mary Rippon, in 1878.
- •It hired its first African-American professor, Charles H.
Source: Wikipedia
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