University of Colorado Boulder
Common Data Set 2020-21
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SAT Composite
1140-1236
SAT Math
560-619
SAT Reading
570-617
ACT Composite
24-27
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.
$69,738
10 yrs after enrollment
74%
6-year completion
$25,346
sticker minus grants
$19,500
federal loans only
All Extracted Fields
260fields parsed from this CDS.
General Information
2 TABLESIf there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://www.colorado.edu/admissions
Bachelor'sX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Enrollment And Persistence
3 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
4 TABLESTotal academic units17
English4
Science3
Foreign language3
Social studies3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80015
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69948
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59931
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4995
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Math: 700-80020
SAT Math: 600-69939
SAT Math: 500-59935
SAT Math: 400-4996
SAT Math: 300-3990.5
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Composite: 1400-160015
SAT Composite: 1200-139947
SAT Composite: 1000-119934
SAT Composite: 800-9995
SAT Composite: 400-5990
ACT Composite: 30-3635
ACT Composite: 24-2945
ACT Composite: 18-2318
ACT Composite: 12-171
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Composite: Total4,148
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 TABLESHigh school transcriptRequired of All
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementRequired of All
InterviewRequired of All
Standardized test scoresRequired of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required of All
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. Common Data Set 2020- 2021
Fall Closing Date: Month15
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Fall Closing Date:Day1
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/2020/03/10/military-credit
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
2 TABLESCampus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Theme housingX
Annual Expenses
4 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://ofa.colorado.edu/netpricecalculator/
Financial Aid
5 TABLESAcademic Year2020-2021 estimated
Federal$23,461,525
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$49,676,712
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$4,017,719
Total Scholarships/Grants$88,966,169
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$46,248,156
Federal Work-Study$591,999
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$2,592,141
Total Self-Help$49,432,296
Parent Loans$20,818,124
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$3,728,987
Federal$9,829
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$34,724,397
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$11,166,833
Total Scholarships/Grants$46,093,389
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$53,619,298
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$112,776
Total Self-Help$53,732,074
Parent Loans$34,712,645
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$7,013,633
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.247
AcademicsX
ArtX
Job skillsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
AcademicsX
ArtX
Job skillsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:• The First Generation Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate Colorado residents who have financial need and whose parent(s) or legal guardians do not have a bachelor's degree. Please see https://www.colorado.edu/scholarships/cu- boulder- scholarships/campus-programs/first-generation- scholarship for more information. • The Sharer Scholars scholarship is awarded to newly admitted resident transfer students who are transferring to CU Boulder from a Colorado college or university and plan to graduate within two years. Please see https://www.colorado.edu/scholarships/2020/10/21/sharer-scholars-program-transfer-students for more information. Common Data Set 2020- 2021
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
2 TABLESbased on ____ students32,251
and ____ faculty1,907