University of Colorado Boulder

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	7,500
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	80%
Students retention rate	87%
On-time graduation rate	74%

Located in Boulder, Colorado, CU-Boulder is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that CU-Boulder is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Colorado Boulder is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at CU-Boulder is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Colorado is 16-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

CU-Boulder boasts an impressive student retention rate of 87% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 69% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

79.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,496

Cost of attendance at University of Colorado Boulder in 2022 for students from Colorado.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average	$8,123
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$38,314

Cost of attendance at University of Colorado Boulder in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average	$20,262
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 53 of freshman students at University of Colorado Boulder received on average $9,214 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,214

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	883	14%	$4,867	$4,297,364
Other Federal Grant	894	14%	$4,935	$4,411,864
State Grant/Scholarships	682	11%	$3,713	$2,531,936
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	3,251	52%	$7,310	$23,765,765
Total Grant & Scholarships	3,333	53%	$9,214	$30,709,565

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Colorado Boulder students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Colorado Boulder students is 74.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 78.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 70.5%.

74.0%

asian 78.7% 266 students
African American 68.0% 70 students
white 75.6% 3,186 students
unknown 50.0% 8 students
hawaiian 40.0% 2 students
hispanic 68.4% 494 students
International Students 72.6% 299 students
Mixed Race 69.8% 233 students

Sport Conferences

Football Pacific-12 Conference
Basketball Pacific-12 Conference
Track and Cross Country Pacific-12 Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Colorado Boulder provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Colorado Boulder offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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