University of Colorado Boulder admits 78% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data), is test-optional for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Jan 15, 2027.
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Can I get into University of Colorado Boulder?
78% of applicants get in
Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1240–1430 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
67,286 applied, 52,539 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does University of Colorado Boulder cost?
$23,708 a year in-state
Out of state: about $53,337 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $37,189.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$13,403
$30,000–$48,000
$13,558
$48,000–$75,000
$16,684
$75,000–$110,000
$21,719
over $110,000
$34,026
Sticker, in-state
$37,189
In-state, with aid
$23,708
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $47,142 a year, against $17,513 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $29,629 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Does University of Colorado Boulder need the SAT or ACT?Optional
No.
Test-optional for fall 2027. 18% of enrolled first-years sent the SAT. Send your SAT if it's 1340 or higher, the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.
Is University of Colorado Boulder test-optional for fall 2027?
Yes. University of Colorado Boulder is test-optional for students entering in fall 2027, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT scores. Checked on colorado.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is University of Colorado Boulder's acceptance rate?
78% for fall 2024: 52,539 of 67,286 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for University of Colorado Boulder?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1240 to 1430 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Colorado Boulder cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $16,684 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $37,189.
How much does University of Colorado Boulder cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of Colorado Boulder is $47,142 a year, against $17,513 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $23,708 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $29,629 tuition gap gives about $53,337 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
When is the University of Colorado Boulder application deadline for fall 2027?
Early action is due Nov 15, 2026. Regular decision is due Jan 15, 2027. Checked on colorado.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
