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University of Colorado Boulder: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

University of Colorado Boulder admits about 78.1% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1240–1430 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 26–32 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 78.1%

SAT range 1240-1430

Net price $23,708

Graduation rate 74.3%

University of Colorado Boulder At a Glance

Location	Boulder, Colorado
Type	Public
Undergraduate Enrollment	31,939
Acceptance Rate	78.1%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)	630-710
SAT Range (Math)	610-720
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)	1240-1430
Average SAT (Combined)	1357
ACT Range	29-33
Average Net Price	$23,708/yr
Tuition (In-State)	$17,513/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)	$47,142/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate	74.3%
Full-Time Retention Rate	90.2%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry	$77,574
Median Debt at Completion	$18,500

How University of Colorado Boulder Compares

University of Colorado Boulder is more selective than about 51% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 31,939 students, it is larger than about 84% of the 265 schools in this list.

Similar Colleges

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO — 75% acceptance Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO — 89% acceptance University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO — 97% acceptance Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO — 99% acceptance Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK — 78% acceptance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of Colorado Boulder's acceptance rate?

University of Colorado Boulder's acceptance rate is about 78.1%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for University of Colorado Boulder?

Admitted students at University of Colorado Boulder typically report a combined SAT score between 1240 and 1430 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does University of Colorado Boulder require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check University of Colorado Boulder's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of University of Colorado Boulder?

The average net price reported for University of Colorado Boulder is $23,708 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

Is My SAT Score Enough for University of Colorado Boulder?

Rule: below 1240 is a Reach, 1240–1430 is In Range, above 1430 is Likely — compared to University of Colorado Boulder's reported 25th–75th percentile SAT range.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also University of Colorado Boulder's official site.