| CU Boulder vs. CSU-Pueblo |
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|---|---|---|
#163 in National Universities #100 in World University Rankings #5 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #12 in Federal Region VIII Universities #11 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,214 Colorado Residents $42,970 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,720 Colorado Residents $17,944 Out-of-State |
| expensive$16,634 Colorado Residents $38,802 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,064 Colorado Residents $16,684 Out-of-State |
| More$11,665 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,082 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,340 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter78.08% | Acceptance Rate | Easier94.90% |
| Lower14.15% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.44% |
| 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) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| 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 | Smaller6,851 |
| Larger32,244 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,086 |
| Larger6,555 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,765 |
| Smaller797 | Online Student Population | Larger2,178 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher74% | Graduate Rate | Lower40% |
| Lower16% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher34% |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower64% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,500) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 699) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,920) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 2,580 | Number of faculty | 372 |
| Higher$119,920 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$74,149 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.