University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO · City · 31,939 students
4
YearPublic
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Boulder, CO, 80309-0017 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
DEN · Denver
33 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$37,684
Out-of-state COA
$66,936
Avg net price
$25,346
Room & board
$18,468
In-state tuition
$15,666
Out-of-state tuition
$44,918
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$14,231
$30–48k
$14,381
$48–75k
$18,828
$75–110k
$26,915
$110k+
$34,818
Admissions
Admit rate
78%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1357
Reading 630–710
Math 610–720
ACT midpoint
28
Composite 29–33
English 27–34
Math 26–32
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
University of Colorado Boulder accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
75%
1st-yr retention
90%
Transfer-out rate
15%
Consumer completion
74%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
76%
Transferred
16%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
8%
Median earnings (6yr)
$54,939
Median earnings (10yr)
$69,738
Median debt
$19,500
Monthly loan payment
$207
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$25,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$30,750
Student Body
Men 53%Women 47%
19
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
14%
First-generation
20%
Median family income
$70,221
Independent students
10%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
10%
Race & ethnicity
White
67%
Hispanic
14%
Black
2%
Asian
6%
Two or more
7%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$54,939
10 years after entry
$69,738
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Institutional
Classification
R1: Very High Research
Full-time faculty
76%
Avg faculty salary
$13,324/mo
Instructional spend/student
$18,515
Federal loan rate
25%
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