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University of Colorado Boulder
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Annual Tuition
$16,430
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
83.3%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
74.9%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$69,738
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
University of Colorado Boulder is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Boulder, CO. With a competitive tuition profile of $16,430, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 74.9% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
83.3%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$65,720
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
1.7 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$39,738
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$331,660
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$729,040
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at University of Colorado Boulder is $19,500.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
145
Burglary
64
Theft
22
Assault
13
Robbery
2
Rape
36
Arson
8
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$16,430
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
89.2%
Success
74.9%
In-State Cost
$16,430
Age 25+ Students
5.5%
Carnegie Class
R1: Doctoral — Very High Research
Working at 6yr
4,564 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Boulder
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$1,585
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$1,823
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$2,217
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Boulder metropolitan area.