University of Colorado Boulder Admission
Application Fee
$65
Graduate Application Fee
$60
Acceptance Rate
80.73%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
16.37%
Freshmen Enrollment
7,106
SAT Scores
1,280
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 53,781 students have applied and 43,416 students have allowed to admit to University of Colorado Boulder (Acceptance rate: 80.73%). CU Boulder's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 16.37 % where 7,106 students have finally enrolled out of 43,416 admitted students.
CU Boulder acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Ball State University and Kent State University at Kent, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 72.77%).
CU Boulder enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 22.84%).
How to Apply to University of Colorado Boulder
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply CU Boulder. CU Boulder offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.colorado.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.colorado.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.colorado.edu/financialaid |
| Net Price Calculator | ofa.colorado.edu/NetPriceCalculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.colorado.edu/veterans/prospective-new-students |
| Athletic | www.colorado.edu/oda/institutional-research/student-data/retention-graduation-rates-and-time-degree/undergraduate-0 |
| Disability Service | www.colorado.edu/disabilityservices/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at CU Boulder and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Colorado Boulder is 1,280 and the average ACT score is 29. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Colorado Boulder is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,131). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Boulder | 1,280 | 29 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,131 | 23 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado | 1,122 | 69 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Colorado Boulder, 2,234 students submitted SAT scores (31% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,280 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 590 | 640 | 690 |
| Mathematics | 570 | 640 | 700 |
| Total | 1,160 | 1,280 | 1,390 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Colorado Boulder, 964 students submitted ACT scores (14% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 29 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 26 | 29 | 32 |
| English | 24 | 29 | 33 |
| Mathematics | 24 | 27 | 30 |
CU Boulder Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Colorado Boulder. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |