University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO · Public · 31,939 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$78K
In-state tuition
$18K
Out-of-state tuition
$47K
Graduation rate
74%
Acceptance rate
78%
Median debt
$13K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $37K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1357 |
| ACT composite (median) | 28.0 |
| First-year retention | 90% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $63K |
| SAT math (median) | 640 |
| Undergraduate composition | 67% White · 2% Black · 14% Hispanic · 6% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.colorado.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | $71K | $23K |
| Computer Science. | $70K | $20K |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $68K | $22K |
| Civil Engineering. | $68K | $12K |
| Architectural Engineering. | $64K | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $62K | $15K |
| Chemical Engineering. | $59K | $15K |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | $57K | $18K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $50K | $18K |
| Mathematics. | $49K | $20K |
| Biochemical Engineering. | $48K | $23K |
| Chemistry. | $46K | $25K |
Compare with similar colleges in — CO
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $14K | 68% | $13K | $67K |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $12K | 31% | $12K | $58K |
| Front Range Community College | $5K | 34% | $7K | $51K |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $11K | 49% | $12K | $69K |
| Pikes Peak State College | $5K | 23% | $4K | $45K |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $10K | 46% | $13K | $61K |
| Colorado Mesa University | $10K | 43% | $11K | $51K |
| Colorado State University Global | $9K | 26% | $12K | $82K |
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