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University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder
3100 Marine Street
Boulder, CO 80309

Official telephone: (303) 492-6301
Fax number: (303) 492-7115
Website: https://www.colorado.edu/
University of Colorado Boulder
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 15
Application fee: $70
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted, SAT II not used
Dates test scores should be received: January 15 for SAT I/ACT
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.68
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 43%
Average SAT I: 625 verbal, 626 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1180 - 1380
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 25 - 31
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 32%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 16%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 54,754
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 43,574
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 2,789
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 2,608
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 44%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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