University of Colorado Boulder
Admissions
Interested in attending University of Colorado Boulder?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Colorado Boulder, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of Colorado Boulder?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, CU Boulder accepted 81% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 57,540 people applied and 46,693 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Colorado Boulder:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 16% ended up enrolling at University of Colorado Boulder, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into University of Colorado Boulder by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things CU Boulder considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Recommendation(s)
- Talent/Ability
Considered
- Class Rank
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Colorado Boulder?
Grades
Students who recently attended University of Colorado Boulder as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.75. 25% of freshmen who attended CU Boulder were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 52% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
CU Boulder is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to University of Colorado Boulder. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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