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University of Colorado Boulder 2026

Boulder, Colorado#105 (US News)Public university

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Acceptance rate

Total undergraduates

33,384

76%

Average GPA

unweighted

3.79

Average SAT

25th–75th percentile11801390
SAT1278

Average ACT

25th–75th percentile2733
ACT30

Factors of admission

Very ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
  • Rigor of secondary school record
  • Academic GPA
  • Application essay
  • Recommendations
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Talent / ability
  • Character / personal qualities
  • Class rank
  • Standardized test scores
  • First generation
  • Geographical residence
  • State residence
  • Volunteer work
  • Work experience
  • Interview
  • Alumni relation
  • Religious affiliation / commitment
  • Level of applicant's interest

Can I afford it?

Costs

Net price calculator

In state

$36,748

total cost / year

Out of state

$66,368

total cost / year

FeesIn stateOut of state
Tuition$12,312$41,932
Housing$18,504
Books and supplies$1,200
Transportation$1,314
Personal expenses$1,728
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Campus diversity

Ethnic backgrounds

  • American Indian / Alaska Native66
  • Nonresident aliens835
  • Asian2,086
  • Two or more races2,291
  • Black / African American645
  • Race / ethnicity unknown311
  • Hispanic / Latino4,505
  • White22,141
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander34