University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) is a four-year, public school located in Boulder, CO. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The CU Boulder's 2024 tuition & fees is $15,556 for Colorado residents and $41,943 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 56% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,017.
For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 39,585 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
CU Boulder's acceptance rate is 83.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16.00%. The median SAT scores is 1330 and the ACT socre is 31.
CU Boulder ranked 177th in National Universities and 7th in Colorado Colleges rankings. University of Colorado Boulder is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of University of Colorado Boulder is $15,556 for in-state students and $41,943 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $17,462 for in-state students and $38,020 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $19,221 for Colorado residents and $45,152 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $18,146 for Colorado residents and $39,527 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $15,556 | $41,943 |
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| Graduate | $17,462 | $38,020 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $19,221 | $45,152 |
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| Graduate | $18,146 | $39,527 |
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The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Admission Key Statistics
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Colorado Boulder offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at CU Boulder
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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