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University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado

The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) is a public research university located in Boulder, Colorado. Founded in 1876, CU Boulder is the flagship university of the University of Colorado System and is recognized as a top-tier institution in both academics and research. With a sprawling campus spanning over 600 acres at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, CU Boulder offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including engineering, business, arts and sciences, education, law, and more. The university boasts a diverse and inclusive community of over 36,000 students from all 50 U.S. states and over 100 countries, and is known for its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and cutting-edge research.

Get to know University of Colorado Boulder

30,307
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
46%
 
Enrolled male students
54%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
91%
 
Part-time students
9%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
74%
 
Adjuncts
26%
 
Faculty Ratio
18:1
Student/teacher ratio
$10,728
In-state tuition cost
$36,546
Out-of-state tuition cost
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6-year graduation rate
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students

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Engaged Students

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 4%
Hispanic/Latinx: 13%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 2%
White, non-Hispanic: 68%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 6%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 6%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 1%

Great Teaching

Vibrant Communities

Successful Outcomes

Admission & Aid

Admission

TEST SCORES
Optional

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 570 | 75th Percentile: 670
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 560 | 75th Percentile: 680
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 25 | 75th Percentile: 31
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 23 | 75th Percentile: 29
ACT English
25th Percentile: 24 | 75th Percentile: 32

Tuition & Cost

Tuition (in-state): $10,728
Tuition (out-of-state): $36,546
Fees: $1,738
Room & Board: $15,220

Contact University of Colorado Boulder

Contact Admissions

colorado.edu/admissions
(303) 492-6301
admissions@colorado.edu

Campus Location

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO 80309

Visit CU Boulder Online

colorado.edu

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