University of Colorado Boulder

Name: University of Colorado Boulder Common Data Set 2020-21
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2020-21

The 2020-21 Common Data Set for University of Colorado Boulder — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. This archive discovered the file on Apr 19, 2026. The school did not send Last-Modified and the file has no embedded date. Subscribe via RSS.

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First-year admissions & retention§C1 · §B22 →

Retention§B22

85%

Full-time 1st-yr

Enrolled score bands (25th–75th percentile)§C9 →

SAT 25–75§C9

1140–1236

SUB % N/A · MED 1340

SAT EBRW§C9

570–617

25TH–75TH · MED 670

SAT Math§C9

560–619

25TH–75TH · MED 680

ACT 25–75§C9

24–27

SUB % N/A · MED 31

§ Federal outcomes

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

SCORECARD

$69,738

10 yrs after enrollment

Graduation rate

SCORECARD

74%

6-year completion

Average net price

SCORECARD

$25,346

sticker minus grants

Median debt at grad.

SCORECARD

$19,500

federal loans only

Nonpayment

FSA

as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate

Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.

The numbers, as published

§ This report260numbers from this report.

General Information

2 TABLES

Admissions Office

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

3 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	101	1254	1262
Hispanic/Latino	864	3942	4003
Black or African American, non-Hispanic	107	520	526
White, non-Hispanic	4369	20121	20462
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic	4	32	33
Asian, non-Hispanic	386	1795	1823
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic	2	23	25
Two or more races, non-Hispanic	446	1918	1965
Race and/or ethnicity unknown	47	190	201
Total	6326	29795	30300

Graduation Rates

B4 current graduation-rate cohort

Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.

B4 current graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
Measure	Pell Grant	Subsidized Stafford, no Pell	Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford	Total
Initial cohort	954	840	4019	Not reported
Did not persist	1	2	7	Not reported
Final cohort	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Completed in less than four years	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Completed in less than five years	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Completed in less than six years	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Total completers	625	603	2966	Not reported
Six-year graduation rate	66%	72%	74%	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	85%

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	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Class rank	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Academic GPA	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Standardized test scores	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Application essay	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Recommendations	—	—	—	Yes
Interview	—	—	—	Yes
Extracurricular activities	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Talent or ability	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Character and personal qualities	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
First generation	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Alumni relation	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Geographical residence	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
State residency	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Religious affiliation or commitment	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Volunteer work	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Work experience	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Level of applicant interest	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

First-time, first-year Profile

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	1140	1340	1236
SAT evidence-based reading and writing	570	670	617
SAT math	560	680	619
ACT composite	24	31	27
ACT math	23	29	26
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 fields

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

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	2384	1763	Not reported	4148
Admitted	1686	1273	Not reported	2959
Enrolled	71	72	Not reported	71

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 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

Other

Fall 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/2020/03/10/military-credit

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES

Special Study Options

Accelerated 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

Required Course Work

English (including composition)X

Foreign languagesX

MathematicsX

PhilosophyX

Sciences (biological or physical)X

Social scienceX

Student Life

2 TABLES

Activities Offered

Campus 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

Housing

Apartments for married studentsX

Apartments for single studentsX

Special housing for disabled studentsX

Fraternity/sorority housingX

Theme housingX

Annual Expenses

4 TABLES

Information

Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://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	38336	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	1766	1738
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

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	1200	1200	1200
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	1494	1494	1494
Other expenses	1484	1332	1484

Financial Aid

5 TABLES

Reporting Year

Academic Year2020-2021 estimated

Need-based Aid Awarded

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

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

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

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.247

Institutional Aid

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 TABLES

Student to Faculty Ratio

based on ____ students32,251

and ____ faculty1,907

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	319	183
10-19 students	319	674
20-29 students	1153	767
30-39 students	576	134
40-49 students	334	34
50-99 students	176	9
100+ students	243	0.2
Total	128	Not reported

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

2 TABLES

Diploma/Certificates

Bachelors

J degrees conferred by discipline

Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.

J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
Measure	Certificate/diploma	Associate	Bachelor's
Agriculture	Not reported	Not reported	1%
Natural resources and conservation	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Architecture	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Area, ethnic, and gender studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Communication/journalism	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Communication technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Computer and information sciences	344%	Not reported	6%
Personal and culinary services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Education	16%	Not reported	0%
Engineering	827%	Not reported	14%
Engineering technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics	151%	Not reported	2%
Family and consumer sciences	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Law/legal studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
English	133%	Not reported	2%
Liberal arts/general studies	22%	Not reported	0%
Library science	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Biological/life sciences	899%	Not reported	12%
Mathematics and statistics	164%	Not reported	2%
Military science and military technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Interdisciplinary studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Parks and recreation	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Philosophy and religious studies	60%	Not reported	1%
Theology and religious vocations	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Physical sciences	215%	Not reported	3%
Science technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Psychology	478%	Not reported	7%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Public administration and social services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Social sciences	778%	Not reported	12%
Construction trades	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Mechanic and repair technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Precision production	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Transportation and materials moving	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Visual and performing arts	229%	Not reported	3%
Health professions and related programs	71%	Not reported	1%
Business/marketing	993%	Not reported	15%
History	83%	Not reported	1%
Other	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Total	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

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