University of Colorado Boulder

Name: University of Colorado Boulder Common Data Set 2018-19
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Common Data Set 2018-19

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SAT Math

570-627

SAT Reading

580-625

ACT Composite

25-28

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings

$69,738

10 yrs after enrollment

Graduation rate

74%

6-year completion

Average net price

$25,346

sticker minus grants

Median debt at grad.

$19,500

federal loans only

All Extracted Fields

§ Extraction221fields parsed from this CDS.

General Information

3 TABLES

Address Information

WWW Home Page Address:www.colorado.edu

Admissions Office

Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):303

Admissions Phone Number:492-6301

If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://www.colorado.edu/admissions

Degrees Offered

Bachelor'sX

Master'sX

Post-master's certificateX

Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX

Doctoral degree – professional practiceX

Enrollment And Persistence

2 TABLES

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity

Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
Measure	First-time first-year	Degree-seeking undergraduates	Total undergraduates
Nonresidents	1933	1933	1937
Hispanic/Latino	3634	3634	3675
Black or African American, non-Hispanic	463	463	471
White, non-Hispanic	20.110	20.110	20348
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic	52	Not reported	Not reported
Asian, non-Hispanic	1682	1285	Not reported
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic	26	17	Not reported
Two or more races, non-Hispanic	1733	1288	Not reported
Race and/or ethnicity unknown	Not reported	137	Not reported
Total	29803	23102	Not reported

Retention Rates

B22 first-year retention

First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.

B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
Measure	Value
Entering cohort	Not reported
Still enrolled next fall	Not reported
Retention rate	88%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

4 TABLES

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units17

English4

Science3

Foreign language3

Social studies3

Basis for Selection

C7 basis for selection

Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.

C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
Measure	Very important	Important	Considered	Not considered
Rigor of secondary school record	Yes	—	—	—
Class rank	—	—	Yes	—
Academic GPA	Yes	—	—	—
Standardized test scores	Yes	—	—	—
Application essay	—	Yes	—	—
Recommendations	—	Yes	—	—
Interview	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Extracurricular activities	—	Yes	—	—
Talent or ability	—	Yes	—	—
Character and personal qualities	—	Yes	—	—
First generation	—	Yes	—	—
Alumni relation	—	—	Yes	—
Geographical residence	—	—	Yes	—
State residency	—	—	Yes	—
Religious affiliation or commitment	—	—	—	Yes
Volunteer work	—	—	Yes	—
Work experience	—	—	Yes	—
Level of applicant interest	—	—	—	Yes

First-time, first-year Profile

C9 test-score submission

Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.

C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
Measure	Percent	Number
SAT	70	Not reported
ACT	Not reported	Not reported

C9 test-score percentiles

Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.

C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile
SAT composite	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
SAT evidence-based reading and writing	580	670	625
SAT math	570	690	627
ACT composite	25	30	28
ACT math	24	29	27
ACT English	24	32	28
ACT Writing	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Science	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Reading	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Other extracted fields

Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class29

Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class58

Percent in top half of high school graduating class88

Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class12

Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class1

Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7419

Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4917

Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2410

Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.994

Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.2

Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990

Percent who had GPA below 1.00

Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.66

Admission Policies

Amount of application fee:50

Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes

If yes, maximum period of postponement:12 months

Transfer Admission

4 TABLES

Fall Applicants

D2 transfer admissions

Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.

D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown	Total
Applied	2264	1607	Not reported	3871
Admitted	1638	1161	Not reported	2799
Enrolled	72	72	Not reported	72

Application for Admission

High school transcriptRequired of All

College transcript(s)Required of All

Essay or personal statementRequired of All

InterviewRequired of All

Standardized test scoresNot Required

Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required

List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:Other requirements vary by department. Some colleges require specific courses and minimum number of credit hours. College of Music applicants must also complete a College of Music application after their admission application has been submitted, provide a letter of reference, and schedule an audition.

Fall Closing Date: Month15

Spring Closing Date: Month1

Fall Rolling AdmissionX

Spring Rolling AdmissionX

Other

Fall Closing Date:Day1

Spring Closing Date: Day1

Transfer Credit Policies

Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:45

If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://www.colorado.edu/veterans/2015/07/18/military-transfer-credit

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES

Special Study Options

Accelerated programX

Cross-registrationX

Distance learningX

Double majorX

Dual enrollmentX

Exchange student program (domestic)X

Honors ProgramX

Independent studyX

InternshipsX

Liberal arts/career combinationX

Student-designed majorX

Study abroadX

Required Course Work

English (including composition)X

Foreign languagesX

HistoryX

HumanitiesX

MathematicsX

Sciences (biological or physical)X

Social scienceX

Student Life

4 TABLES

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)49%

Percent of females who join sororities27%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing95%

Percent who live off campus or commute5%

Percent of students age 25 and older0%

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)43%

Percent of females who join sororities22%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing27%

Percent who live off campus or commute73%

Percent of students age 25 and older5%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students18.1

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18.1

Average age of full-time students20.2

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20.4

Activities Offered

Campus MinistriesX

Marching bandX

Model UNX

Music ensemblesX

Musical theaterX

OperaX

Pep bandX

Radio stationX

Student governmentX

Student newspaperX

Symphony orchestraX

Housing

Apartments for married studentsX

Apartments for single studentsX

Special housing for disabled studentsX

Fraternity/sorority housingX

Theme housingX

Annual Expenses

5 TABLES

Information

Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:[http://ofa.colorado.edu/netpricecalculator/](http://ofa.colorado.edu/netpricecalculator/)

Private Tuition

G1 undergraduate costs

Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.

G1 undergraduate costs. Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
Measure	First-year	All undergraduates
Tuition	10728	Not reported
Tuition: in-district	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: in-state	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: out-of-state	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: nonresident	Not reported	Not reported
Required fees	1804	Not reported
Food and housing, on-campus	Not reported	Not reported
Housing only, on-campus	Not reported	Not reported
Food only, on-campus meal plan	Not reported	Not reported
Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing	Not reported	Not reported
Other	Not reported	Not reported

All Institutions Expenses

Tuition Policies

Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?Yes

If yes, what percentage of full-time undergraduates pay more than the tuition and fees reported in $G$1?38%

Estimated Expenses

G5 estimated expenses

Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.

G5 estimated expenses. Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
Measure	Residents	Commuters living at home	Commuters not living at home
Books and supplies	1800	1800	1800
Food only	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Housing only	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Food and housing total	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Transportation	936	936	936
Other expenses	1358	1206	1358

Financial Aid

5 TABLES

Reporting Year

Academic Year2018-2019 estimated

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$23,350,782

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$51,408,137

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$4,358,457

Total Scholarships/Grants$88,765,770

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$55,075,113

Federal Work-Study$1,011,761

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$2,216,412

Total Self-Help$58,303,286

Parent Loans$38,760,986

Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$2,776,283

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$30,581,003

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$12,379,688

Total Scholarships/Grants$43,379,926

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$45,568,003

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$99,248

Total Self-Help$45,667,251

Parent Loans$76,794,162

Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$6,960,418

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.4,144

Institutional Aid

AcademicsX

ArtX

Job skillsX

LeadershipX

Music/dramaX

AcademicsX

ArtX

Job skillsX

LeadershipX

Music/dramaX

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

2 TABLES

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio17.7

based on ____ students32,108

and ____ faculty1,814

Undergraduate Class Size

I3 undergraduate class size

Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.

I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
Measure	Class sections	Class subsections
2-9 students	294	Not reported
10-19 students	294	149
20-29 students	1314	560
30-39 students	766	803
40-49 students	406	169
50-99 students	248	47
100+ students	379	24
Total	243	2

University of Colorado Boulder

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