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University of Colorado Boulder

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Acceptance Rate 79.58 %
SAT Average 1,280
Tuition & Fees $38,314
($12,496)
Student Population 37,437
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $10,933

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 2022 tuition & fees is $12,496 for Colorado residents and $38,314 for out-of-state students. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 37,437 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 79.58% 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.

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2022 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2021-2022, CU Boulder's tuition & fees is $12,496 for Colorado residents and $38,314 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2022 average tuition & fees are $13,901 for in-state students and $33,953 for out-of-state students.
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2022 Tuition & Fees
Colorado ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$12,496$38,314
Graduate$13,901$33,953
[Chart] 2021-2022 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2022 key academic statistics at CU Boulder. The acceptance rate of CU Boulder is 79.58% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15.57%. The average graduation rate is 74% and the transfer-out rate is 16%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,933 and 50% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 37,437 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 79.58 %.
Acceptance Rate
79.58%
Graduation Rate for University of Colorado Boulder is 74 %
Graduation Rate
74%
Transfer-out Rate for University of Colorado Boulder is 16 %
Transfer-out Rate
16%
Retention Rate for University of Colorado Boulder is 85 %
Retention Rate
85%
Student Population for University of Colorado Boulder is 37,437
Student Population
37,437
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 $10,933 at University of Colorado Boulder.
Financial Aid Amount
$10,933

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 227 major programs through online and on-site education where 2 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's Degree770
Master's Degree822
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship660
Doctor's degree - professional practice20

Special Learning Opportunities

University of Colorado Boulder offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides 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:7,300)
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✔

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