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University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder is a large, public institution located in Boulder, co. University of Colorado Boulder offers undergraduate degrees in 239 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Public
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30,598 undergraduates
$12,590 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
80.7%
SAT score average
1301
ACT score average
N/A
Average high school GPA
N/A
Application fee
N/A
Key deadlines
June
30
65 days away
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Colorado Boulder is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Computer Science and Information Technology
Public Policy and Administration
Health and Medical Professions
Engineering and Technology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Popular majors
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Computer Science
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
Economics
Mechanical Engineering
Annual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$12,590
Additional expenses
Room & board
$16,146
Books & supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$3,014
Cost of attendance*
$32,950
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$38,962
Additional expenses
Room & board
$16,146
Books & supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$3,014
Cost of attendance*
$59,322
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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.
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Student population
Who’s going to be there? University of Colorado Boulder has a total undergraduate enrollment of 30,598, with gender binary students split 54% male and 46% female.
Total enrollment
N/AEnrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
NA
African American %
NA
Hispanic American %
NA
Asian %
NA
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
NA
Unknown %
NA
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about University of Colorado Boulder to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is University of Colorado Boulder?
University of Colorado Boulder is located in Boulder, co.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Colorado Boulder?
The acceptance rate for University of Colorado Boulder is 81%.
What’s the average GPA for University of Colorado Boulder?
The average high school GPA for University of Colorado Boulder students was N/A.
How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Colorado Boulder?
The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Colorado Boulder including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $131,800.
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