Boulder, Colorado
University of Colorado Boulder | CU Boulder
Public school in Colorado with 30,100 total undergraduate students
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
84%
Women
85%
Men
82%
Total number of applicants
44,203
Women: 50%
Men: 50%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
17%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$29,215
Out-of-state
$52,763
Average net cost after aid
Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$13,049
$30,001–48,000
$14,945
$48,001–75,000
$19,194
$75,001–110,000
$25,875
Over $110,000
$27,901
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Optional
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 73%
ACT: 45%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
6,326
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
47%
Enrolled men:
53%
6-year graduation rate
71%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
88%
Student diversity
Low diversity
International students
7%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 6%
Black: 2%
Hispanic: 13%
Native American: 0%
Other: 7%
White: 73%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
18:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
Yes
Football conference
Pacific-12 Conference
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
Pacific-12 Conference
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Location
Regent Drive at Broadway
Boulder, CO 80309
Campus Setting
Urban
Region
Rocky Mountains
Campus culture
Religious Affilliation
None
HBCU
No