University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO · public
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 96.6% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1020–1240 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 21–28 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $16,431 |
| Grad rate | 45% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $54,659 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Regular / Rolling | Rolling |
| Application fee | $50 (US) · $60 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Not required |
| Test policy | never required |
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).