ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

University of Colorado Boulder

The University of Colorado Boulder is a public university in CO, founded in 1876, and offers Bachelor's degrees for undergraduates and Master's and Doctoral degrees for graduate students. The undergraduate enrollment is 30,300, and the graduate enrollment is 6,656. The University of Colorado Boulder is a moderately selective school, receiving 44,171 applications and accepting 81.5% of applicants. The University of Colorado Boulder's athletics teams compete at the intramural and varsity levels. Additionally, the University of Colorado Boulder employs 1,713 full-time instructional staff (87% of whom hold doctorate degrees) and has a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

School Highlights

School Stats

Location
Boulder, Colorado
Avg. GPA
3.67
Est. average tuition
$44,748

Faculty and Students

Full-Time Enrolled Students
30,300
Full-Time Faculty
1,713
Faculty-to-Student Ratio
17 : 1

Standardized Test Score Range

SAT Critical Reading
570
SAT Math
560
ACT Composite
24
KEY CONSIDERATIONS

Acceptance Factors

  • extracurricular activities Important
  • alumni relation Considered
  • level of applicant's interest Not Considered
  • character/personal qualities Important

Average Acceptance Rate

Athletics

Varsity Sports

Men's Sports

Basketball | Cheerleading | Football | Golf | Skiing (Downhill) | Track And Field | Cross-Country Running | Skiing (Cross-Country)

Women's Sports

Basketball | Cheerleading | Golf | Lacrosse | Skiing (Downhill) | Soccer | Tennis | Track And Field | Volleyball | Cross-Country Running | Skiing (Cross-Country)