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University of Colorado Boulder

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Start: 2026-04-17T14:00:00
Location: University of Colorado Boulder

U of Colorado

Boulder, Colorado 80309-0017

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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.

Established

1876

Motto

Λαμψάτω τὸ φῶς ὑμῶν

Mascot

Ralphie (bison)Chip (costume)

Type

Public research university

Campus Visits

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83%Acceptance

1353SAT Avg

31,578Students

19:1Student:Faculty

75%Grad Rate

$69,738Earnings 10yr

$21,480Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Colorado Boulder Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1353

Reading & WritingMid: 640

620700

MathMid: 640

610720

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28

2833

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

83.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1353

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$16,430

Tuition (out-of-state)$41,943

Room & Board$16,950

Books & Supplies$1,200

Total Cost of Attendance$33,466

Average Net Price$21,480

Median Debt at Graduation$19,500

Monthly Payment (10yr)$207

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,251

$30–48K$12,545

$48–75K$17,204

$75–110K$26,247

$110K+$30,549

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,480

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,000

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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

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Programs (239)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

31,578

Gender Split

47% / 53%

Women / Men

First Generation

20%

Pell Grant Recipients

15%

Race & Ethnicity

White 68%

Black 2%

Hispanic 13%

Asian 6%

Two+ 7%

Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate75.0%

Freshman Retention89.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$54,939

8 Years$64,625

10 Years$69,738

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$53,500

Men

$65,600

Rankings

U.S. News

#97

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Forbes

#93

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Wall Street Journal

#29

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Washington Monthly

#109

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More About This School

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

113High

Estimated from CO state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Denverpop. 710K

24 mi(42 min)

Salt Lake Citypop. 200K

352 mi(610 min)

Kansas Citypop. 500K

573 mi(993 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

DEN Denver33 mi

ABQ Albuquerque351 mi

SLC Salt Lake City357 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1774 mi · ~51h 15m drive

New York, NY1638 mi · ~47h 19m drive

Hartford, CT1697 mi · ~49h 1m drive

Providence, RI1761 mi · ~50h 52m drive

Albany, NY1636 mi · ~47h 16m drive

Syracuse, NY1513 mi · ~43h 43m drive

Rochester, NY1439 mi · ~41h 34m drive

Buffalo, NY1375 mi · ~39h 43m drive

Philadelphia, PA1586 mi · ~45h 49m drive

Pittsburgh, PA1329 mi · ~38h 24m drive

Harrisburg, PA1493 mi · ~43h 8m drive

Newark, NJ1629 mi · ~47h 4m drive

Washington, DC1502 mi · ~43h 23m drive

Baltimore, MD1519 mi · ~43h 53m drive

Atlanta, GA1229 mi · ~35h 30m drive

Charlotte, NC1372 mi · ~39h 38m drive

Raleigh, NC1475 mi · ~42h 37m drive

Miami, FL1747 mi · ~50h 28m drive

Orlando, FL1570 mi · ~45h 21m drive

Tampa, FL1543 mi · ~44h 35m drive

Nashville, TN1038 mi · ~29h 59m drive

New Orleans, LA1103 mi · ~31h 52m drive

Richmond, VA1503 mi · ~43h 25m drive

Chicago, IL928 mi · ~26h 49m drive

Detroit, MI1164 mi · ~33h 38m drive

Minneapolis, MN700 mi · ~20h 13m drive

St. Louis, MO810 mi · ~23h 24m drive

Kansas City, MO573 mi · ~16h 33m drive

Indianapolis, IN1011 mi · ~29h 12m drive

Columbus, OH1176 mi · ~33h 58m drive

Cleveland, OH1234 mi · ~35h 39m drive

Milwaukee, WI921 mi · ~26h 36m drive

Dallas, TX686 mi · ~19h 49m drive

Houston, TX902 mi · ~26h 3m drive

Austin, TX795 mi · ~22h 58m drive

San Antonio, TX826 mi · ~23h 52m drive

Los Angeles, CA824 mi · ~23h 48m drive

San Francisco, CA934 mi · ~26h 59m drive

San Diego, CA830 mi · ~23h 59m drive

Seattle, WA996 mi · ~28h 46m drive

Portland, OR959 mi · ~27h 42m drive

Denver, CO24 mi · ~42 min drive

Phoenix, AZ589 mi · ~17h 1m drive

Salt Lake City, UT352 mi · ~10h 10m drive

Honolulu, HI3327 mi · ~96h 7m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Denver (DEN)33 miles

Rental car

50 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

66 min$40-66

Albuquerque (ABQ)351 miles

Rental car

527 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

702 min$421-702

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University of Colorado Boulder Application Checklist

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University of Colorado Boulder Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award

University of Colorado Boulder

Campus Vibe

Campus Visits

News & Alerts

University of Colorado Boulder Launches New Data Science Minor

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

SAT Score Ranges

ACT Score Range

Admissions Intel

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Financial Intel

Campus Safety

Programs (239)

Student Life

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Rankings

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Visit Planning

Schools Like This

Deadline Calendar

University of Colorado Boulder Application Checklist

Decision Notifications