University of Colorado Boulder, CO
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of Colorado Boulder Rankings
Affordability54
Selectivity66
Retention71
Graduation49
Earnings48
Diversity50
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Colorado Boulder
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture2%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences13%
Business, Management, Marketing15%
Communication, Journalism10%
Computer and Information Sciences5%
Education<1%
Engineering14%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs1%
History1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies4%
Natural Resources and Conservation3%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences3%
Psychology7%
Social Sciences12%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into University of Colorado Boulder
82%
Admission Rate
630
Median SAT Math
625
Median SAT Reading
28
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)570–690
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)580–670
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)25–31
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Colorado Boulder
$13K
In-State Tuition
$37K
Out-of-State Tuition
$30K
Average Total Cost
$22K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $19K | $18K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $26K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $28K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Colorado Boulder
28%
Receive Federal Loans
$13K
Median Federal Debt
74%
Repayment Rate
$202
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 25% | 55% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 36% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $13K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $25K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 69% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 74% | 48% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 77% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 81% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Colorado Boulder
88%
Retention Rate
18%
Transfer Rate
12%
Withdrawal Rate
70%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 47% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 70% | 55% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 73% | 58% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 73% | 53% | 53% |
| Black | 57% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63% | 50% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 69% | 51% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 55% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 65% | 55% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 70% | 47% | 44% |
| Other race | 61% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Colorado Boulder
92%
Employment Rate
$39K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$56K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $39K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $56K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $69K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $39K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $44K | $31K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $51K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Colorado Boulder
29,753
Undergraduates
79%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
6,522
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 66% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 7% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 67% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12% | 21% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 6% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 6% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 19% | 37% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| >$110K | 40% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Colorado Boulder, CO
Naropa University
0 miles, NE
Montessori Education Center of the Rockies
2 miles, NE
Rolf Institute of Structural Integration
5 miles, NE