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University of Colorado Boulder

Acceptance Rate 80.73 %
SAT Average 1,280
Tuition & Fees $41,943
($16,430)
Student Population 39,585
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $11,017

Academic Overview

University of Colorado Boulder Campus, Boulder, CO
University of Colorado Boulder is a public, four-years institute located in Boulder, Colorado. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $16,430 for Colorado residents and $41,943 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $17,462 for Colorado residents and $38,020 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 39,585 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 80.73% and the graduation rate is 74% last year.
The salary after graduation from University of Colorado Boulder varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $59,700. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, CU Boulder's tuition & fees is $16,430 for Colorado residents and $41,943 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $17,462 for in-state students and $38,020 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Colorado ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$16,430$41,943
Graduate$17,462$38,020
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at CU Boulder. The acceptance rate of CU Boulder is 80.73% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16.37%. The average graduation rate is 74% and the transfer-out rate is 15%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $11,017 and 56% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 39,585 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for University of Colorado Boulder is 80.73 %.
Acceptance Rate
80.73%
Graduation Rate for University of Colorado Boulder is 74 %
Graduation Rate
74%
Transfer-out Rate for University of Colorado Boulder is 15 %
Transfer-out Rate
15%
Retention Rate for University of Colorado Boulder is 88 %
Retention Rate
88%
Student Population for University of Colorado Boulder is 39,585
Student Population
39,585
Student to Faculty Ratio for University of Colorado Boulder is 18 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
18 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $11,017 at University of Colorado Boulder.
Financial Aid Amount
$11,017

Directory Information

Directory Information
AddressRegent Drive at Broadway, Boulder, CO 80309-0017
Phone303-492-1411
WEBwww.colorado.edu/
Admissionwww.colorado.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.colorado.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply
Financial Aidwww.colorado.edu/financialaid
Net Price Calculatorofa.colorado.edu/NetPriceCalculator/
Veterans Tuitionwww.colorado.edu/veterans/prospective-new-students
Athleticwww.colorado.edu/oda/institutional-research/student-data/retention-graduation-rates-and-time-degree/undergraduate-0
Disability Servicewww.colorado.edu/disabilityservices/

Offered Degrees

CU Boulder offers 210 major programs through online and on-site education where 4 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's721
Master's753
Doctorate (Research)610
Doctorate (Practical)20

Special Learning Opportunities

University of Colorado Boulder offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:7,500)
Board/Meal Plan

Veterans Benefits

University of Colorado Boulder has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges