Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| 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 40,677 prospective students applied, and 31,872 were granted admission. Of those admitted 7,113 enrolled in the school. 30,730 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,951 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $10,728 plus fees of $1,772. CU Boulder is ranked 186 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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Rankings
Rankings for University of Colorado Boulder within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#186 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#46 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in Colorado
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Colorado
#401 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Colorado
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1140/1360 |
| ACT | 25/31 |
| GPA | 3.56 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Colorado Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,772 |
| Room and Board | $14,778 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,556 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,034 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,772 |
| Room and Board | $14,778 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,556 |
| Total One Year Cost | $56,852 |
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.
Current students may use the University of Colorado Boulder GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.