Boulder,
CO
About CU Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder is a public, state school in the suburb of Boulder, Colorado. CU Boulder was founded in 1876. The college enrolls around 37,956 students per year, including 30,936 undergrads.
2022 Acceptance Rate for University of Colorado Boulder
It is moderately difficult to get into CU Boulder. CU Boulder admitted 80% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 54,756 applications received in 2022, 43,576 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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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.
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CU Boulder ACT Scores
ACT Range
25 - 31
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
31 and Above
25 to 31
25 and Less
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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median ACT score of an admitted student to CU Boulder is 28. Students with an ACT score of 31 and above have a good chance of getting into CU Boulder. Students with an ACT score that falls between 25 and 31 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 25 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
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
1180 to 1380
1180 and Less
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
$29,372
In State$55,190
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at CU Boulder is like? There are approximately 37,956 students enrolled at CU Boulder, including 30,936 undergraduate students and 7,020 graduate students. 92% percent of students attend school full-time, 56% percent are from CO and 44% percent of students are from other states.
92%
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%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$12,496
Out-of-State
$38,314
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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