University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO
CU Boulder is the flagship public research university of Colorado, located at the base of the Rocky Mountains.
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Tuition
$16,430
Acceptance
83.28%
Students
40,905
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$16,430
Out-of-State Tuition
$41,943
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,950
Avg Off-Campus Living
$15,470
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.6×Graduates earn about 3.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
75%
Freshman Retention
89%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
83.28%
SAT range
1230 - 1420
ACT range
28 - 33
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
40,905
Undergrads
31,578
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
500
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
High risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
581
Violent Rate / 1,000
5.38
Property Rate / 1,000
6.97
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Boulder
Violent Rate / 100k
401
Property Rate / 100k
2,381
Location
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Boulder, CO 80309
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