University of Colorado Boulder: Ranking & Review
| Boulder rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 57 Top 1% |
University of Colorado Boulder Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 77% | 83% |
| Applicants | 36,148 | 18,854 | 17,294 |
| Admissions | 28,861 | 14,566 | 14,295 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 6,569 | 3,501 | 3,068 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 35,338 | 19,722 | 15,616 |
2,672 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
696 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 1,878 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 29% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 5,293 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 81% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $50. Application fee for graduates - $60.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
University of Colorado Boulder Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $30,178 | $54,312 |
| Off-campus | $28,608 | $52,742 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $13,998 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
University of Colorado Boulder provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 8,081 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $10,248 | $34,382 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $1,838 | $1,838 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $427 | $34,382 |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $11,160 | $29,502 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $1,838 | $1,838 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates | $620 | $1,639 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 753 | 508 | 99 | 1,360 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 805 | 237 | 3 | 1,045 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 767 | 21 | 39 | 827 |
| Social Sciences | 588 | 42 | 38 | 668 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 568 | 35 | 10 | 613 |
| Psychology | 382 | 13 | 12 | 407 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 274 | 54 | 28 | 356 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 187 | 93 | 20 | 300 |
| Physical Sciences | 173 | 51 | 73 | 297 |
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 179 | 18 | 3 | 200 |
| Legal Professions and Studies | 4 | 169 | 173 | |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 157 | 8 | 6 | 171 |
| Education | 14 | 141 | 9 | 164 |
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 123 | 26 | 11 | 160 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 104 | 40 | 14 | 158 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 112 | 33 | 11 | 156 |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 76 | 36 | 12 | 124 |
| History | 82 | 4 | 11 | 97 |
| Architecture and Related Services | 95 | 95 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 44 | 9 | 4 | 57 |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 36 | 2 | 38 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 20 | 20 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | ||||
| Grand Total | 5,539 | 1,375 | 572 | 7,486 |
A total of 5,539 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at University of Colorado Boulder.
At the master's and doctor's level 1,947 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 67% | 71% |
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General info
| Alternative names | CU Boulder University of Colorado at Boulder Buffalos Colorado University University of Colo Boulder U of Colorado Univ of Colo U of Colo Colo CU at Boulder Univ of CO CUB CU University of CO Golden Buffs UCB Colorado Buffs Univ of Colorado CU-Boulder U of CO University of Colorado Buffaloes |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1876 |
| Motto | Let Your Light Shine |
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| Colors | gold, black |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 7,856 |
| Instructional FTE | 1,831 |
| Research FTE | 857 |
| Public Service FTE | 2 |
| Sector of institution | Public, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Public |
| Carnegie Classification | Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.colorado.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | Regent Drive at Broadway Boulder, Colorado, 80309-0017 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Midsize |
| City population | 108,000 |
| Phone | 3034921411 |