| UCLA vs. CU Boulder |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#17 in National Universities #15 in World University Rankings #5 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #163 in National Universities #100 in World University Rankings #5 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$14,233 California Residents $46,121 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$15,214 Colorado Residents $42,970 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$14,476 California Residents $29,578 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$16,634 Colorado Residents $38,802 Out-of-State |
| More$21,007 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,665 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,340 SAT 31 ACT |
| Tighter8.97% | Acceptance Rate | Easier78.08% |
| Favorable50.40% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.15% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger47,335 | Total Enrollment | Smaller38,799 |
| Larger33,475 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller32,244 |
| Larger13,860 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller6,555 |
| Smaller785 | Online Student Population | Larger797 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher93% | Graduate Rate | Lower74% |
| Lower3% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher16% |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 22,884) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,500) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 5,513 | Number of faculty | 2,580 |
| Higher$207,437 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$119,920 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.