University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, Colorado
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1876Midsize citySEVP certified
About
The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder, CU, or Colorado) is a public research university in Boulder, Colorado, United States. Founded in 1876, five months before Colorado became a state, it is the flagship university of the University of Colorado system. CU Boulder is a member of the Association of American Universities, is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" and has been referred to as a Public Ivy. The university consists of nine colleges and schools and offers over 150 academic programs, enrolling more than 35,000 students as of January 2022.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$47,142
- Estimated total for international students
- US$66,818
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$17,513
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$37,189
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 31,939
- Graduate students
- 6,555
- International undergraduates
- 3%
- Students per teacher
- 19 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 78%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 630–710 · Maths 610–720
- ACT
- 29–33
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 74%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$77,574
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (257)
Bachelor's degrees69 subjects
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArchitectural EngineeringArea StudiesAstronomy and AstrophysicsAtmospheric Sciences and MeteorologyBiochemical EngineeringBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological/Biosystems EngineeringBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputer ScienceDanceDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, GeneralElectrical and Computer EngineeringElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering PhysicsEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental DesignEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeography and Environmental StudiesGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryInformation Science/StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationReligion/Religious StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologyStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees73 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArchitectural EngineeringArea StudiesAstronomy and AstrophysicsAtmospheric Sciences and MeteorologyBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Corporate CommunicationsCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputational ScienceComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCurriculum and InstructionDanceDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeography and Environmental StudiesGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryInformation Science/StudiesJournalismLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringMuseology/Museum StudiesMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchParks, Recreation, and Leisure StudiesPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationReal EstateReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationSociologyTaxationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Doctoral degrees57 subjects
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArchitectural EngineeringAstronomy and AstrophysicsAtmospheric Sciences and MeteorologyBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological/Biosystems EngineeringBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCognitive ScienceCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceCurriculum and InstructionDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralEngineering, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeography and Environmental StudiesGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryInformation Science/StudiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationSociology
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)2 subjects
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesLaw
Undergraduate certificates46 subjects
AnthropologyArea StudiesAstronomy and AstrophysicsAtmospheric Sciences and MeteorologyBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemistryClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceDanceDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralEngineering, GeneralEngineering, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeography and Environmental StudiesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth-Related Knowledge and SkillsHistoryInformation Science/StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMathematicsNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologyTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Graduate certificates10 subjects
Cognitive ScienceEducation, GeneralEducation, OtherEngineering, GeneralEngineering, OtherEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMusicNeurobiology and NeurosciencesParks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.