| 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,214 Colorado Residents $42,970 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,620 Utah Residents $30,860 Out-of-State |
| expensive$16,634 Colorado Residents $38,802 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,724 Utah Residents $27,983 Out-of-State |
| More$11,665 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,312 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,340 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,285 SAT 26 ACT |
| Tighter78.08% | Acceptance Rate | Easier85.98% |
| Lower14.15% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable26.02% |
| 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 Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 | ||
| Larger38,799 | Total Enrollment | Smaller36,894 |
| Larger32,244 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller28,064 |
| Smaller6,555 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,830 |
| Smaller797 | Online Student Population | Larger2,249 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher74% | Graduate Rate | Lower65% |
| 16% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower86% |
| 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| 19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 2,580 | Number of faculty | 2,758 |
| Higher$119,920 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$116,673 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.