| CU Boulder vs. Aims CC |
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|---|---|---|
#163 in National Universities #100 in World University Rankings #5 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #10 in Colorado Community Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Associate's - Public Rural-serving Large |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,214 Colorado Residents $42,970 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$3,410 Colorado Residents $11,786 Out-of-State |
| $16,634 Colorado Residents $38,802 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$11,665 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,455 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,340 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| 78.08% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 14.15% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger38,799 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,542 |
| Larger32,244 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,542 |
| 6,555 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| Smaller797 | Online Student Population | Larger1,139 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher74% | Graduate Rate | Lower40% |
| Higher16% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower6% |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,500) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 2,580 | Number of faculty | 355 |
| Higher$119,920 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$73,257 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.