Overview
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| Location | Boulder, Colorado |
| Online | colorado.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Boulder, Colorado, University of Colorado Boulder is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 36,604 prospective students applied, and 29,848 were granted admission. Of those admitted 6,700 enrolled in the school. 30,730 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,951 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $10,728 plus fees of $1,804. CU Boulder is ranked 191 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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CU Boulder is rated within the top 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1150/1360 |
| ACT | 25/31 |
| GPA | 3.56 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Colorado Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 |
| Other Fees | $1,804 |
| Room and Board | $14,418 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,294 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,044 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 |
| Other Fees | $1,804 |
| Room and Board | $14,418 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,294 |
| Total One Year Cost | $55,798 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 16% |
| Business | 12% |
| Biology | 10% |
| Psychology | 10% |
| Communication | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=126614 IPEDS survey data for University of Colorado Boulder.