| CU Boulder vs. The U |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#163 in National Universities #100 in World University Rankings #5 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #126 in National Universities #2 in Utah 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 Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$16,430 Colorado Residents $41,943 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,315 Utah Residents $29,837 Out-of-State |
| expensive$17,462 Colorado Residents $38,020 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,448 Utah Residents $27,056 Out-of-State |
| More$11,017 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,313 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,280 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,300 SAT 25 ACT |
| Tighter80.73% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89.13% |
| Lower16.37% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable29.39% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience 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 | ||
| Larger39,585 | Total Enrollment | Smaller34,734 |
| Larger31,034 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller26,355 |
| Larger8,551 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller8,379 |
| Larger3,156 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,431 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher74% | Graduate Rate | Lower64% |
| 15% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher88% | Retention Rate | Lower85% |
| 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: 6,770) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,020) |
| Faculties | ||
| 18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 2,686 | Number of faculties | 2,472 |
| Higher$113,287 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$107,958 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.