University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO

Public large campus City: Midsize 31,939 undergrads

Cost

Average net price
$25,346per year, after aid
In-state tuition
$15,666published rate
Out-of-state tuition
$44,918published rate

Net price is an average across aided students — what your family actually pays depends on your finances, and can be lower or higher.

Admissions

Acceptance rate
78%
Average SAT
1,357of admitted students
Average ACT
28of admitted students

Context for the class as a whole, not a prediction about any one applicant.

Outcomes

Median earnings
$69,73810 years after entry

Median earnings of former students who received federal aid, measured 10 years after they started.

Campus life

Campus setting
City: Midsize
Residential character
Primarily residential — many students live on campus

Most common fields of study

  • Business & marketing18%
  • Engineering13%
  • Biological & biomedical sciences11%
  • Communication & journalism10%
  • Social sciences9%
  • Psychology8%

Share of degrees awarded, by broad field.

Athletics

NCAA Division I-FBS

  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Skiing
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball

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Data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard and the Equity in Athletics survey. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available and may be out of date or incomplete — confirm anything decision-critical with the college directly. Official site: University of Colorado Boulder.