University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder is a public 4-year institution in Boulder, CO. It enrolls about 41,432 students and admits roughly 83% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Boulder, CO 80309 |
| County | Boulder County |
| Enrollment | 41,432 |
| Acceptance rate | 83% |
| Applicants / admitted | 56,069 / 46,692 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $15,556 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $41,943 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 75% |
| Transfer-out rate | 15% |
| Full-time retention rate | 89% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $22,640 |
| Campus setting | City: Midsize |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 620–700 |
| ACT middle 50% | 28–33 |
| Website | www.colorado.edu/ |
| Phone | 3034921411 |
Admissions
About 56,069 students applied and 46,692 were admitted. Of those admitted, 7,546 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $15,556 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $41,943. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $22,640 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,251 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,545 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $17,204 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $26,247 |
| Over $110,000 | $30,549 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 6,468 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 75% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
University of Colorado Boulder is in Boulder, CO, Boulder County. Its coordinates are 40.0088, -105.2708.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Colorado Boulder?
About 83% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 56,069 applicants.
How much does University of Colorado Boulder cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $15,556 for in-state students and $41,943 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend University of Colorado Boulder?
About 41,432 students are enrolled.