| Air Force vs. CU Boulder |
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|---|---|---|
#1 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #163 in National Universities #100 in World University Rankings #5 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| - | Undergraduate Tuition | $15,214 Colorado Residents $42,970 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $16,634 Colorado Residents $38,802 Out-of-State |
| - | Average Financial Aid Amount | $11,665 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,330 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,340 SAT 31 ACT |
| Tighter14.09% | Acceptance Rate | Easier78.08% |
| Favorable78.47% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.15% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,114 | Total Enrollment | Larger38,799 |
| Smaller4,114 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,244 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 6,555 |
| - | Online Student Population | 797 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher88% | Graduate Rate | Lower74% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 16% |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,070) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,500) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty7 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 228 | Number of faculty | 2,580 |
| Lower$104,490 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$119,920 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.