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  • BOULDER, CO
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University of Colorado Boulder

#3 in Top Public Universities in Colorado
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A minus
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      A minus
    4. Campus
      A
    5. Athletics
      A
    6. Party Scene
      A+
    7. Professors
      A
    8. Location
      A
    9. Dorms
      B minus
    10. Campus Food
      A
    11. Student Life
      A+
    12. Safety
      C+
    CU Boulder is a highly rated public university located in Boulder, Colorado in the Denver Area. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 27,703 undergraduate students. The CU Boulder acceptance rate is 84%. Popular majors include Business, Psychology, and Computer Science. Graduating 72% of students, CU Boulder alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $39,100.
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    BOULDER, CO 80309
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    About CU Boulder...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Pacific-12 Conference
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    CU Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    84%
    Application Deadline
    January 15
    SAT Range
    1130-1350
    ACT Range
    25-31
    Application Fee
    $65
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes
    Application Website
    colorado.edu/admissions/first-year/apply

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $21,198 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $9,992 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    67%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Business
      1,105 Graduates
    • Psychology
      512 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      475 Graduates
    • Public Relations
      385 Graduates
    • Physiology and Pathology
      356 Graduates
    • Economics
      322 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      240 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      239 Graduates
    • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
      227 Graduates
    • Sociology
      195 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      68%
    • On Campus
      2%
    • Online
      30%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    27,703 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    2,604
    Undergrads Over 25
    6%
    Pell Grant
    16%
    Varsity Athletes
    1%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $50,800 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    72%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    National
    83%
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