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Public4-Yearlarge campus
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO
3.5Very Good
83%
Open Admissions
75%
Graduation
About University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder is a public four-year institution located in Boulder, Colorado. With an enrollment of approximately 31,578 undergraduate students, it is a large institution. With an acceptance rate of 83%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate stands at a strong 75%. Graduates earn a median salary of $69,738 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $21,480 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
83%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
75%
Enrollment
31,578
Total students
Median Earnings
$69,738
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$16,430
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$41,943
Per year
Average Net Price
$21,480
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
28 – 33
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
610
Median
640
75th
720
200800
ACT Composite
25th
28
Median
28
75th
33
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$41,943/yr
In-State Tuition$16,430/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$21,480/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$85,920
10-Year Earnings
$697,380
ROI Multiple
8.1×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at University of Colorado Boulder
Student Outcomes
75%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$70k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
31,578
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
