Universities/CO/University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO · Public · 31,939 students

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$70k

Median earnings 10 years
after starting college

78%Acceptance Rate

74%Graduation Rate

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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)74.2%

Students who graduate within 6 years

Graduation Rate (4 years)57.4%

Students who graduate on time

First-Year Retention Rate90.1%

Students who return for sophomore year

First-Generation Students20.4%

Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1357

Average SAT Score

Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)

800 (min)1600 (max)

ACT Midpoint Score

Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing17.3%

Engineering14.1%

Biological Sciences11.3%

Communications10.7%

Psychology9.2%

Social Sciences9.0%

Computer Science6.5%

Mathematics1.3%

Education1.0%

History0.8%

Health Sciences0.8%

Humanities0.3%

Faculty & Resources

$13k

Average Faculty Salary/Year

$19k

Instructional Spend per Student

University of Colorado Boulder — Academics

University of Colorado Boulder has a graduation rate of 74.2%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 90.1%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1357, and the ACT midpoint is 28. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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