University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO | colorado.edu
As one of America’s leading public research universities, CU Boulder is focused on creating a student-centered campus culture that enables the belonging and success of everyone in our community.
Representatives
Samantha Garcia she/her/hers
Assistant Director of Admissions
(303) 492-6301
Samantha.Garcia-1@colorado.edu
Details
Institution Type
Public
Campus Setting
Suburban
Closest Airport (Distance)
DEN (40 mi)
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
30,707 / 37,153
Average Class Size
97
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
18:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
43% / 27% / 6.8%
Athletics Division
Division I
Athletics League
Big 12
Mid-Range or Average ACT / SAT
29-33 / 1270-1440
Mid-Range or Average GPA
3.71-4.22
GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Weighted
Scholarships: Weighted
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
57,539 / 46,692 (81%)
Deposits
7,550
Applications Accepted
Common App
Application Information
Test Optional? Yes
Demonstrated Interest? No
Rolling Admission? Sometimes
Admission Interview? No
Need-blind Admission? No
WUE Tuition Exchange? No
CA Specific Scholarships? No
Freshman App Deadlines
Fall and Summer Early Action: November 15
Fall and Summer Regular: January 15
Spring: October 1
Transfer App Deadline
Summer application and Fall Early Notification: March 15
Fall Regular Notification: June 1
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
Separate Application
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
March 15
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
June 15
Link to Scholarship Info
colorado.edu/scholarships
Points of Pride
18 Astronauts are affiliated with CU Boulder.
30+ Grammy awards and nominations are associated with CU Boulder alumni or professors.
During home football games, CU Boulder’s live bison mascot, Ralphie, can be found running the field with a team of handlers.