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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

1. 18 Astronauts are affiliated with CU Boulder.

2. 30+ Grammy awards and nominations are associated with CU Boulder alumni or professors.

3. During home football games, CU Boulder’s live bison mascot, Ralphie, can be found running the field with a team of handlers.