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Tuition

$11,282

$33,178

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Moderately Selective

83%

acceptance rate

Accepted 18,188
Declined + 3,579
Total Received 21,767
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Public

25,805

undergraduate students

5,920

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

54%

46%

male

female

1  :  19

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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700-800
8%
600-699
34%
500-599
43%
400-499
13%
300-399
2%
700-800
12%
600-699
40%
500-599
38%
400-499
9%
300-399
1%
composite english math
30-36
25%
24-29
49%
18-23
25%
12-17
1%
30-36
19%
24-29
57%
18-23
22%
12-17
2%
30-36
19%
24-29
58%
18-23
21%
12-17
2%
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Integrative Physiology
  3. English
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School Facts

The University of Colorado Boulder, founded in 1876, is a comprehensive, public university. Programs are offered through the College of Arts and Sciences, Leeds School of Business, College of Engineering and Applied Science, College of Music, School of Education, Program in Environmental Design, and Journalism and Mass Communication Program. Its 600-acre campus is located in Boulder, 27 miles northwest of Denver.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 31,725
Established in 1876
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
ABA (American Bar Association)
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
ACEJMC (Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication)
APA (American Psychological Association)
ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)
NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
NCACS (North Central Assn. of Colleges and Schools)
NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)

Codes

SAT 4841
ACT 0532

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600-acre suburban campus in Boulder (population: 98,889); 30 miles from Denver. Major airport, bus, and train serve Denver. Public transportation serves campus. School operates transportation to apartment complex, East Campus, and Research Park locations.

University of Colorado, Boulder
Regent Administration Center, Room 125
Boulder, CO 80309-0552

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
28%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
95%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alchohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
21 fraternities 11% of male students
 
15 sororities 16% of female students

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
25%
Top 1/4
56%
Top 1/2
88%
Bottom 1/2
12%
Bottom 1/4
0%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
8%
600-699
34%
500-599
43%
400-499
13%
300-399
2%
700-800
12%
600-699
40%
500-599
38%
400-499
9%
300-399
1%
composite english math
30-36
25%
24-29
49%
18-23
25%
12-17
1%
30-36
19%
24-29
57%
18-23
22%
12-17
2%
30-36
19%
24-29
58%
18-23
21%
12-17
2%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Common application accepted no
Application deadline December 1 (priority deadline)
January 15
School has early decision program no
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline December 1
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required/GED accepted
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Not used
SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Class rank
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Recommendations
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Interview
Religious affiliation/commitment

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Moderately Selective

83%

acceptance rate

Accepted 18,188
Declined + 3,579
Total Received 21,767

Admissions Contact

Kevin MacLennan
Director of Admissions
P: 303 492-6301
F: 303 735-2501
apply@colorado.edu

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $8,056
Additional fees 1,426
Books & supplies 1,800
Total $11,282
Average Financial Aid - 13,912
Total with Avg. Aid $-2,630

Financial Aid

87%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$13,912

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $19,552,081
State $4,254,409
Institutional $27,870,185
Other external $2,691,005
Total $54,367,680

Non-need-based

Federal $1,203,394
State $45,179
Institutional $5,941,926
Other external $4,724,115
Total $11,914,614

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Other

Financial Aid Office

P: 303 492-5091
F: 303 492-0838
finaid@colorado.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Gwen E. Pomper
Director of Financial Aid
gwen.pomper@colorado.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Alpine skiing
Nordic skiing
basketball
cross-country
football
golf
soccer
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Pac-12 Conference (Division I, Football)
Mascot
Ralphie (live buffalo)
School colors
silver, gold, and black

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Club Sports - Men's

Baseball, Crew, Cycling, Diving, Equestrian Sports, Fencing, Fly Fishing, Freestyle Skiing, Ice Hockey, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Roller Hockey, Rugby, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Synchronized Skating, Tae Kwon Do, Tennis, Triathlon, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling

Club Sports - Women's

Crew, Cycling, Dance, Diving, Equestrian Sports, Fencing, Field Hockey, Fly Fishing, Freestyle Skiing, Ice Hockey, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Rugby, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Synchronized Skating, Tae Kwon Do, Tennis, Triathlon, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Badminton, Basketball, Broomball, Climbing Club, Dodgeball, Figure Skating, Flag Football, Gymnastics, Hiking, Ice Hockey, Innertube Water Polo, Karate Club, Parkour, Scuba, Soccer, Skiing, Skydiving, Snowboarding, Swing Dance, Table Tennis, Telemark Club, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Waterskiing, Whiffleballl

Athletic Directors

Mike Bohn (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Ceal Barry (women's)
Associate Ad/Student Services/Swa
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Aerospace Engineering Sciences
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics
Architectural Engineering
Art History
Arts in Music
Asian Languages/Civilizations
Asian Studies
Astronomy
Astrophysical/Planetary Sciences
Atmospheric/Oceanic Sciences
Audiology
Biochemistry
Business Administration
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Physics
Chemical/Biological Engineering
Chemistry
Chinese
Civil Engineering
Classics
Cognitive Sciences
Communication
Comparative Ethnic Studies
Comparative Literature
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Dance
Distributed Studies
Ecology/Evolutionary Biology
Economics
Education Instruction/Curriculum
Education/Research/Evaluation Methodology
Education/Social/Multicultural/Bilingual Foundations
Educational/Psychological Studies
Electrical Engineering
Electrical/Computer Engineering
Engineering
Engineering Management
Engineering Physics
English
Environmental Design
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Studies
Ethnic Studies
Film Studies
French
Geography
Geology
Geophysics
German Studies
History
Humanities
Information/Communication Technology for Development
Integrative Physiology
International Affairs
Italian
Japanese
Jewish Studies
Journalism
Law
Linguistics
Materials Science/Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Molecular/Cellular/Developmental Biology
Museum/Field Studies
Music
Music Education
Musical Arts
Neuroscience
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies
Russian Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Speech/Language/Hearing Science
Speech/Language/Hearing Sciences
Studio Arts
Technology/Media/Society
Telecommunications
Theatre
Women's Studies

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Integrative Physiology
  3. English

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Computer Science
  • Engineering

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-medicine

31,725

total students

63%

37%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

81%

25,805
students

Female
46%
11,843

Male
54%
13,962

Graduate

19%

5,920
students

Female
42%
2,468

Male
58%
3,452

undergraduateFull-time

91%

23,582
students

Female
47%
10,870

Male
53%
12,712

undergraduatePart-time

9%

2,223
students

Female
44%
973

Male
56%
1,250

Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Hispanic/Latino
74%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

64%

Transfer applicants accepted

60%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: April 1

Spring: October 1

Summer: April 1

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not Reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

85%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 94
Countries most often represented Canada
China
Kuwait
Mexico
Saudi Arabia
South Korea
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Jeannine Bell
Assistant Director of Admissions
303 492-6301
jeanie.bell@colorado.edu

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