University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO · public
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 83.3% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1230–1420 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 28–33 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $21,480 |
| Grad rate | 75% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $69,738 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Early Action | 2025-11-15 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-15 |
| Application fee | $65 (US) · $70 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Test policy | never required |
| Teacher recommendations | 1 |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
~250 words each.
- What do you hope to study, and why, at CU Boulder? Or if you don’t know quite yet, think about your studies so far, extracurricular/after-school activities, jobs, volunteering, future goals, or anything else that has shaped your interests.
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).