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University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$54,939

Acceptance Rate

83%

Graduation Rate

75%

Annual Tuition

$16,430

At a Glance

Total Students

31,578

Retention Rate

89%

Faculty Ratio

19

Financial Aid

24%

Median Debt

$19,500

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

The University of Colorado Boulder is a public institution with a student body of 31,578. The university has an acceptance rate of 83.3% and a graduation rate of 74.9%. The retention rate is 89.2%. The median debt for graduates is $19,500, and 24.4% of students receive financial aid.

In-state tuition costs $16,430. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $48,932. Five years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $54,939, and ten years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $69,738.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$49k

1 YEAR

$55k

5 YEARS

$70k

10 YEARS

Top 22% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of Colorado Boulder graduates earn $48,932. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $54,939. Ten years after graduation, earnings reach $69,738. The median debt for graduates is $19,500.

The university has a high retention rate of 89.2% and a graduation rate of 74.9%. The university's acceptance rate is 83.3%. The percentage of students receiving financial aid is 24.4%. The in-state tuition is $16,430.

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Campus Location

Boulder, Colorado

Boulder, CO 80309-0017

University of Colorado Boulder is located in Boulder, Colorado. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of Colorado Boulder has an acceptance rate of 83.3%.