| UCCS vs. CU Boulder |
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|---|---|---|
#370 in National Universities #14 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #163 in National Universities #100 in World University Rankings #5 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,712 Colorado Residents $20,492 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$16,430 Colorado Residents $41,943 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$15,131 Colorado Residents $26,072 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,462 Colorado Residents $38,020 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,741 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,017 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,130 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,280 SAT 29 ACT |
| Easier84.77% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter80.73% |
| Lower13.20% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable16.37% |
| High School GPA High School Rank 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 Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations 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 | ||
| Smaller11,431 | Total Enrollment | Larger39,585 |
| Smaller9,540 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger31,034 |
| Smaller1,891 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,551 |
| Smaller1,832 | Online Student Population | Larger3,156 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower42% | Graduate Rate | Higher74% |
| Higher19% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower15% |
| Lower67% | Retention Rate | Higher88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,719) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,500) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 797 | Number of faculties | 2,686 |
| Lower$60,718 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$113,287 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.