University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Boulder, CO · Midsize city |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 31,939 |
| Acceptance rate | 78% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1160–1390 · 31% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1130–1360 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 26–32 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 75% |
| First-year retention | 88% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 18:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $37,684 in-state · $66,936 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $65 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Most popular majors: Business, Engineering, Biology, Social sciences, Communications.
University of Colorado Boulder campus map
On campus
Naropa University, University of Colorado Boulder (Main Campus), UMC Doma, Folsom Field, Allen Ginsberg Library, CU Events Center, Carlson Gymnasium, CU Student Recreation Center, Fiske Planetarium, Dal Ward Athletic Center.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Snarfburger, Thee Smoothie Kort, Bova's Market & Grill, Kim's Food To Go, Brooklyn Pizza, Chipotle
- Coffee: Cold Stone Creamery, Kung Fu Tea, Ichigo Matcha Boulder, Starbucks
- Nightlife: The Root Kava Co., Marriott, Johnny’s Martini Bar, Mountain Sun Pub and Brewery, Dark Horse, Nitro Club
- Shops: DSW, The Root of the HIll, Underground Printing, Pedestrian Shops, Grand Rabbit's Toy Shoppe, Red Wing
- Museums and culture: Media Archaeology Lab, Fox Theatre, Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, Boulder Public Library - Main Branch, Mork & Mindy Show House, Chautauqua Auditorium
- Groceries: Circle K, Walgreens, Everyday, Boulder Gas, Sprouts Farmers Market, Conoco
- Parks: Community Garden, Goss Grove Community Garden, Beach Park, Emma Gomez Martinez Park, Andrews Arboretum, Scott Carpenter Park
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