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University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, COPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 78% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Colorado Boulder is a public institution located in the city setting of Boulder, CO. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 31.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 78%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
31.9K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
78% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading630 - 710
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math610 - 720
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite29 - 33
1typical 50% range36
78%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing17% of degrees
Engineering14% of degrees
Biological Sciences11% of degrees
Social Sciences10% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $170,375
Earnings 5yr: $136,752
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $148,463
Earnings 5yr: $140,315
Debt: N/A
Engineering, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $146,964
Earnings 5yr: $154,338
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $137,635
Earnings 5yr: $114,292
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,007
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,952
Earnings 5yr: $122,521
Debt: $19,974
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,144
Earnings 5yr: $128,911
Debt: N/A
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,350
Earnings 5yr: $103,431
Debt: $25,039
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,960
Earnings 5yr: $116,303
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,181
Earnings 5yr: $107,650
Debt: $23,000
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,411
Earnings 5yr: $100,964
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,618
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,631
Earnings 5yr: $107,891
Debt: $20,414
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,355
Earnings 5yr: $90,868
Debt: N/A
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,780
Earnings 5yr: $115,257
Debt: $24,500
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,960
Earnings 5yr: $85,000
Debt: $20,500
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,073
Earnings 5yr: $91,715
Debt: $20,500
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,635
Earnings 5yr: $82,787
Debt: $20,960
Architectural Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,797
Earnings 5yr: $90,523
Debt: $15,165
Biochemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,262
Earnings 5yr: $99,194
Debt: $15,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$25,346
In-State Tuition$15,666
Out-of-State Tuition$44,918
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
14%
Pell Grants
25%
Take Loans
74%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$54,939
+27% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$69,738
Completion Signals
74%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
90%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$140/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
53%
Men47%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 53% men and 47% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
20%
Part-Time Share
10%
Avg Family Income
$98,822
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