| 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,747 California Residents $44,524 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$16,430 Colorado Residents $41,943 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$13,883 California Residents $28,985 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,462 Colorado Residents $38,020 Out-of-State |
| More$21,322 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,017 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,280 SAT 29 ACT |
| Tighter8.57% | Acceptance Rate | Easier80.73% |
| Favorable50.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.37% |
| 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 | ||
| Larger46,430 | Total Enrollment | Smaller39,585 |
| Larger32,423 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller31,034 |
| Larger14,007 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller8,551 |
| Smaller607 | Online Student Population | Larger3,156 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher92% | Graduate Rate | Lower74% |
| Lower3% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher15% |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower88% |
| 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 | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| 18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 5,267 | Number of faculties | 2,686 |
| Higher$188,356 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$113,287 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.