| The U vs. CU Boulder |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#126 in National Universities #2 in Utah Colleges | Rankings* | #163 in National Universities #100 in World University Rankings #5 in Colorado 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 Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,620 Utah Residents $30,860 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,214 Colorado Residents $42,970 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,724 Utah Residents $27,983 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$16,634 Colorado Residents $38,802 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,312 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,665 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,285 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,340 SAT 31 ACT |
| Easier85.98% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter78.08% |
| Favorable26.02% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.15% |
| 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 | 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 | ||
| Smaller36,894 | Total Enrollment | Larger38,799 |
| Smaller28,064 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,244 |
| Larger8,830 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller6,555 |
| Larger2,249 | Online Student Population | Smaller797 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower65% | Graduate Rate | Higher74% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 16% |
| Lower86% | Retention Rate | Higher90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,770) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,500) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,020) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| 19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 2,758 | Number of faculty | 2,580 |
| Lower$116,673 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$119,920 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.