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University of Colorado Boulder

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78%

Acceptance Rate

31,939

Total Students

$45k

Sticker Price

74%

Grad Rate

$70k

Median Salary

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Data as of May 2026

🎯Can I Get In?

78%

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Acceptance Rate

Tests Required

78% accept rateNat'l avg: 66%

SAT Range1240–1430

ACT Range29–33

GPA Avg3.8

payments$65 application fee

groups31,939 students enrolled

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💰Can I Afford It?

Sticker Price

$44,918

Net Price

Not reported

$19,500Avg Debt

≈ $163/mo for 10 yrs

Avg salary after graduation$69,738/yr

Debt-to-income ratio28% (healthy)

Avg debt below national average ($29,400)

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💜Why Go Here?

Graduation Rate74%

Nat'l avg: 62%

Retention Rate90%

Nat'l avg: 68%

$70k

Avg Salary

↑ Above $46k avg

19:1

Faculty Ratio

Average

31.9k

Students

Large

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🏆How Does It Stack Up?

#97

US News

Top 100

#58

Forbes

Top 100

Deal Score79

Good Value

diversity_120% First-Gen Students

trending_up100% Loan Repayment Rate

account_balance14% Pell Grant Recipients

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156Days

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Early Decision deadline is Nov 1, 2026

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University of Colorado Boulder is a public institution located in Boulder, CO. With approximately 31,939 students, the university offers a range of academic programs and opportunities for student growth.

Deal Score

79.46

/ 100

Good Value

Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes

Academics & Admissions

Faculty-Student Ratio

19:1

Test Score Ranges

1335

SAT

3.8

GPA

Class Sizes

Medium

based on faculty ratio

Application Deadline

01/15/2026

via Common Application

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price$44,918

Room & Board$18,468

Avg Grad Debt$19,500

Popular Majors

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$89k/yr

Computer Engineering$86k/yr

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering$82k/yr

Computer Science$77k/yr

Civil Engineering$73k/yr

Architectural Engineering$73k/yr

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boltThe Vibe

"University of Colorado Boulder offers a dynamic environment focused on student success and academic growth."

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University of Colorado Boulder
Innovation Engine

A Tier-1 Research Powerhouse driving global discovery. Undergraduate students work alongside world-class faculty to solve humanity's toughest challenges.

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Federal + Private

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