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University of Colorado Boulder
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  • BOULDER, CO
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    University of Colorado Boulder Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for CU?

    CU Boulder admissions is somewhat selective with an acceptance rate of 84%. Students that get into CU Boulder have an average SAT score between 1130-1350 or an average ACT score of 25-31. The regular admissions application deadline for CU Boulder is January 15. Interested students can apply for early action, and the CU Boulder early action deadline is November 15.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    84%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    44,203
    SAT Range
    1130-1350
    SAT Reading
    570-670
    SAT Math
    560-680
    Students Submitting SAT
    73%
    ACT Range
    25-31
    ACT English
    24-32
    ACT Math
    23-29
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    45%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Early Decision Deadline
    Early Action Deadline
    November 15
    Offers Early Decision
    No
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $65
    Application Website
    colorado.edu/admissions/first-year/apply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Recommended
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