University of Colorado Boulder
tuition & fees
$42,970
graduate tuition & fees
$38,802
acceptance rate
78%
Student Population
38,799
online students
797
Number of Programs
223
Financial Aid Amount
$12,072
SAT Scores
1,340
Graduation Rate
74%
University of Colorado Boulder is a Public, 4 years college located in Boulder, Colorado. CU Boulder ranked 206th in National Universities, 148th in World Universities, and 5th in Colorado Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 38,799 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It is a Research University with very high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. CU Boulder's acceptance rate is 78.08% last year (undergraduate school).
University of Colorado Boulder is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of Colorado Boulder and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | Regent Drive at Broadway, Boulder, CO 80309-0017 |
| Phone | 303-492-1411 |
| WEB | https://www.colorado.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.colorado.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.colorado.edu/admissions/process/first-year/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.colorado.edu/financialaid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://ofa.colorado.edu/netpricecalculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.colorado.edu/veterans/prospectivestudents |
| Athletic | https://data.colorado.edu/reports/student-athlete-graduation-rates |
| Disability Service | https://www.colorado.edu/disabilityservices/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with very high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of Colorado Boulder is 78.08% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 14.15%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78.08 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 14.15 % |
Tuition & Fees
CU Boulder's 2025 tuition & fees is $15,214 for Colorado residents and $42,970 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.45% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($41,943).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $16,634 for Colorado residents and $38,802 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 2.06% compared to the last year's rate.
| Colorado Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $15,214 | $42,970 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $16,634 | $38,802 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 38,799 students have enrolled at CU Boulder (2024-2025). Among them, 797 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. CU Boulder has 32,244 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 6,555 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 38,799 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 32,244 |
| Graduate Students | 6,555 |
| Online Enrollment | 797 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
CU Boulder offers 223 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 4 out of the 223 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by CU Boulder
| Number of programs | 223 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 4 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |