University of Colorado Boulder
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
31,578
Men / Women
53% / 47%
White
65%
Hispanic
14%
Asian
6%
Mixed
6%
International
3%
Black
2%
Native American
0%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Engineering, Computing & Math
24%
Business & Economics
20%
Life & Natural Sciences
16%
Arts
5%
Education
1%
Professional
1%
Financial
In-State Tuition & Fees
$15,666
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$44,918
Est. In-State Cost
$20,266
Est. Out-of-State Cost
$58,106
10-Year ROI
$207,000
ROI Percentile
84th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
90%
4-Year Graduation Rate
57%
6-Year Graduation Rate
74%
Transfer-Out Rate
16%
Weather
Comfortable Days
130 (95th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
3,107 (91th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
278 (86th pctl)
Muggyness
Very Dry
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
75%
Yield (Unbound)
14%
Early Action
Nov 1
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
R1
Expenditure
| Engineering, Computing & Math | $207M | #26 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | $36M | #43 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | $429M | #47 |
Graduate Degrees
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 181 | #25 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 285 | #82 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | 151 | #171 |
Honors College
Name
Honors Program
Students
2,000 (6%)
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
24%
SAT Range
1,240
–
1,430
ACT Range
29
–
33
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | 3,090 | 42% / 58% | 2% | $65,688 | |
| Applied Mathematics | 26 — | 54% / 46% | 0% | $93,524 | |
| Astronomy | 62 +1 | 66% / 34% | 5% | $61,507 | |
| Mathematics | 45 +28 | 69% / 31% | 7% | $81,967 | |
| Physics | 56 +7 | 80% / 20% | 21% | $68,802 | |
| Statistics | 17 — | 53% / 47% | 12% | — | |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 16 +1 | 44% / 56% | 0% | — | |
| Biochemistry | 55 +5 | 45% / 55% | 2% | $68,627 | |
| Chemistry | 23 +1 | 57% / 43% | 0% | — | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 53 +7 | 6% / 94% | 0% | $76,115 | |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 158 +17 | 42% / 58% | 1% | $54,969 | |
| Environmental Studies | 180 +11 | 44% / 56% | 3% | $63,231 | |
| Geosciences | 24 +1 | 67% / 33% | 8% | $61,213 | |
| Integrative Physiology | 333 +4 | 29% / 71% | 1% | $81,031 | |
| Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology | 122 +11 | 39% / 61% | 2% | $62,993 | |
| Neuroscience | 82 +51 | 35% / 65% | 2% | $68,688 | |
| Economics | 188 +12 | 87% / 13% | 6% | $82,875 | |
| Anthropology | 53 +10 | 32% / 68% | 0% | $49,463 | |
| Asian Studies | 4 +1 | 25% / 75% | 0% | — | |
| Chinese | 4 +4 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $58,114 | |
| Classical Languages | 7 +9 | 29% / 71% | 0% | — | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 11 — | 9% / 91% | 0% | — | |
| English | 91 +8 | 33% / 67% | 4% | $38,550 | |
| Ethnic Studies | 14 +5 | 36% / 64% | 0% | $44,815 | |
| French | 5 +7 | 40% / 60% | 0% | $63,026 | |
| General Studies | 8 — | 12% / 88% | 0% | $67,203 | |
| Geography | 28 +13 | 68% / 32% | 0% | — | |
| German | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| History | 56 +12 | 62% / 38% | 0% | $48,307 | |
| Humanities | 13 +2 | 31% / 69% | 0% | $67,203 | |
| International Affairs | 99 +8 | 42% / 58% | 2% | $54,430 | |
| Italian | 1 +2 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $63,026 | |
| Japanese | 5 +4 | 20% / 80% | 0% | $58,114 | |
| Jewish/Judaic Studies | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Linguistics | 17 +5 | 12% / 88% | 0% | $49,272 | |
| Philosophy | 51 +18 | 67% / 33% | 2% | $54,309 | |
| Political Science | 212 +14 | 56% / 44% | 1% | $72,822 | |
| Psychology | 614 +46 | 26% / 74% | 2% | $69,135 | |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 +2 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Russian Studies | 1 +6 | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Sociology | 144 +37 | 31% / 69% | 1% | $56,971 | |
| Spanish | 11 +20 | 18% / 82% | 0% | $63,026 | |
| Women and Gender Studies | 10 +9 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $44,815 | |
| Art History | 11 +2 | 18% / 82% | 0% | $54,527 | |
| Dance | 8 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Film Studies | 89 +5 | 60% / 40% | 2% | $43,834 | |
| Studio Arts | 58 +1 | 16% / 84% | 0% | $54,527 | |
| Theatre | 22 +2 | 45% / 55% | 0% | $24,824 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Engineering and Applied Science | 1,384 | 73% / 27% | 5% | $111,460 | |
| Aerospace Engineering | 206 — | 82% / 18% | 4% | $121,446 | |
| Architectural Engineering | 30 — | 47% / 53% | 17% | $89,627 | |
| Biomedical Engineering | 58 — | 41% / 59% | 2% | — | |
| Chemical Engineering | 43 — | 67% / 33% | 9% | $114,116 | |
| Chemical and Biochemical Engineering | 48 — | 38% / 62% | 0% | $98,212 | |
| Civil Engineering | 69 — | 65% / 35% | 17% | $87,063 | |
| Computer Science | 383 +3 | 81% / 19% | 4% | $118,868 | |
| Electrical Engineering | 39 — | 87% / 13% | 15% | $121,111 | |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 54 — | 85% / 15% | 9% | — | |
| Engineering Physics | 23 — | 78% / 22% | 0% | $110,642 | |
| Environmental Engineering | 51 — | 55% / 45% | 12% | $84,077 | |
| General Engineering | 34 — | 53% / 47% | 3% | $152,810 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 283 — | 80% / 20% | 3% | $102,979 | |
| Engineering Technologies | 63 — | 49% / 51% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Media, Communication and Information | 764 | 41% / 59% | 2% | $69,943 | |
| Information Science | 51 — | 82% / 18% | 4% | — | |
| Communication | 152 +2 | 41% / 59% | 2% | $67,632 | |
| Journalism | 87 +2 | 36% / 64% | 0% | $74,913 | |
| Media Studies | 35 +2 | 31% / 69% | 3% | $67,632 | |
| Strategic Communication | 374 — | 34% / 66% | 2% | — | |
| Media Production | 65 +4 | 65% / 35% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Music | 70 | 51% / 49% | 1% | $39,896 | |
| Music | 9 — | 56% / 44% | 0% | $39,896 | |
| Music Education | 12 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Music Performance | 49 — | 55% / 45% | 2% | $39,896 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds School of Business | 1,147 | 64% / 36% | 2% | $97,088 | |
| Business Administration | 1,147 — | 64% / 36% | 2% | $97,088 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program in Environmental Design | 137 | 47% / 53% | 2% | $67,344 | |
| Environmental Design | 137 — | 47% / 53% | 2% | $67,344 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Education | 57 | 7% / 93% | 0% | ||
| Elementary Education | 57 — | 7% / 93% | 0% | — |
Rankings
Fun and Games
Party til You Drop (Out)
Party Schools
Schmooze
Ski Bums and Surf Bros
Top Recreation
Ski
Politically Incorrect
Equal Opportunity Objectification
Most Attractive Men
Greek God Territory
I'm Getting Cancelled in 3, 2, 1...
Most Attractive Women
Looks AND Brains
Engineering, Computing & Math
No, I Can't Fix Your Printer
Computer Science
10k-Student Server Crashers
The "I Understand Interstellar" Elite
Physics & Astronomy
Quantum Leap
No Words Allowed
Pure Mathematics
Sigma Grindset
It Actually IS Rocket Science
Aerospace Engineering
CubeSat Crew
It's Not About Molecules, It's About Pipes
Chemical Engineering
Polymer Whisperers & Battery Bros
Playing House
Civil Engineering
Project Managers
Half-CS, Half-EE, Full Depression
Computer Engineering
State-Funded CPU Factories
Resistance Is Not Futile
Electrical Engineering
Short Circuit Survivors
Drill, Baby, Drill
Energy & Mining Engineering
My Precious
Regular Engineering Just Wasn't Hurting My Brain Enough
Engineering Physics
Our Labs Have Labs
Hugging Trees with Calculus
Environmental Engineering
Pollution Police
Is It a Solid? Is It a Liquid? Yes.
Materials Engineering
Alloy Stars
WD-40 & Duct Tape
Mechanical Engineering & Robotics
The Defense Budget Beneficiaries
Life & Natural Sciences
Pre-Med Reject Waiting Room
Biology
Mitosis Mode
Breaking Bad
Chemistry
Mega-Lab Multiverse
Rocks and Whales
Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
Plate Tectonics Elite
Photosynthesis Fan Club
Ecology & Plant Biology
Greenhouse Gang
Doomsday Prepping with Data
Environmental Science
Ecosystem Engineers
Memorizing 206 Bones
Human Biology
Lab Partners
Jocks R'US
Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation
Game Day Ready
Business & Economics
PowerPoint Presentation Power Rankings
Business Administration
Regional Boardroom Rulers
It's Basic Supply and Demand, Bro
Economics
Mega-Macro State Factories
Humanities & Social Sciences
Professional Yapping
Communication & Journalism
Solidly Upper-Middle-Class Comm Degrees
Much Ado About Nothing
English, Literature & Writing
Required Reading
Saving the Planet, One Policy at a Time
Environmental Policy & Sustainability
ESG Enthusiasts
Model UN Generation
Government & Politics
Grassroots
The "Why Are We Here?" Support Group
Philosophy & Ethics
Late Night Debaters
I Want To Understand Myself
Psychology
Sleeper Picks
Everything is a Construct
Sociology & Anthropology
The Collective
Grammar Police Academy
World Languages & Linguistics
Morpheme Masters
Education
Surviving PTA Karens
General Education
Classroom Ready
Arts
Sleep Deprivation by Design
Architecture
Building Blocks