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Abstract: University of Colorado

What you need to know about applying to the Centennial State's flagship university.

Aug 28, 2025
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University of Colorado

colorado.edu

Boulder, CO

Public | Doctoral University

Religious Affiliation: None

33,384 Undergraduates | 40,588 Total Enrollment

Student Faculty Ratio: 19:1

Buffaloes

NCAA DIvision I | Big 12 Conference

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Tuition: $15,666 | Out-of-State: $44,918

Total Cost: $38,456 | Out-of-State: $67,708

Average Net Price: $13,564

Average Financial Aid: $24,892

ADMISSIONS INFORMATION

Applicants: 68,931

Percent Accepted: 76%

Average High School GPA: 3.79

SAT 25th Percentile: 1180

SAT Median: 1300

SAT 75th Percentile: 1390

ACT 25th Percentile: 27

ACT Median: 30

ACT 75th Percentile: 33

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application Portal: Common Application

Early Action Deadline: November 15

Early Decision Deadline: N/A

Regular Decision Deadline: January 15

Test Optional

Recommendations: CU Boulder requires one academic letter of recommendation.

Supplemental Essays:

Short Answer Question: (This short answer must be a different written response from what you provided f…

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