University of Colorado at Boulder - ACT Scores, Costs and Admissions Data

University of Colorado at Boulder Description:

The University of Colorado at Boulder (CU Boulder) is the flagship campus of Colorado's university system. The 600-acre campus is located right in the heart of Boulder. The university is a member of the prestigious American Association of Universities, and it ranks in the top 10 of public universities for its level of sponsored research. CU Boulder offers 85 undergraduate majors in its five colleges and four schools. On the athletic front, the CU Boulder Buffaloes compete in the NCAA Division I Big 12 Conference.

Admissions Data (2007):

• Percent of Applicants Admitted: 81.5%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 520 / 630
  • SAT Math: 540 / 650
  • SAT Writing: - / -
    • (what these SAT numbers mean)
  • ACT Composite: 23 / 28
  • ACT English: 22 / 29
  • ACT Math: 23 / 28
    • (what these ACT numbers mean)

Enrollment (2007):

• Total Enrollment: 31,796 (26,348 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 53% Male / 47% Female
• 90.9% Full-time

Costs (2007 - 08):

• Tuition and Fees: $6,636 (in-state); $24,798 (out-of-state)
• Books: $1,698
• Room and Board: $9,088
• Other Expenses: $4,212
• Total Cost: $21,634 (in-state); $39,796 (out-of-state)

University of Colorado at Boulder Financial Aid (2006 - 07):

• Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 53%
• Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Federal Grants: 12%
  • State / Local Grants: 18%
  • Institutional Grants: 32%
  • Loans: 32%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Federal Grants: $3,925
  • State / Local Grants: $3,004
  • Institutional Grants: $5,383
  • Loans: $4,271

Most Popular Majors:

Business Administration, Communication Studies, Economics, English Language and Literature, Environmental Design, Journalism, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

University of Colorado at Boulder Mission Statement:

mission statement from http://www.colorado.edu/chancellor/missionandroles.html

"The Boulder campus of the university of Colorado shall be a comprehensive graduate research university with selective admissions standards. The Boulder campus of the university of Colorado shall offer a comprehensive array of undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degree programs..."