Avg Earnings (5yr)
$54,939
Acceptance Rate
83%
Graduation Rate
75%
Annual Tuition
$16,430
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $69,738 ten years after entry — 29% above the national median. Acceptance rate 83.3%, average SAT score 1357, in-state 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
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,357
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
630–710
SAT Math (middle 50%)
610–720
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
29–33
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
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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