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Applying to University of Colorado Boulder in Boulder, CO : Info & How-To

Thinking about applying to University of Colorado Boulder? This college located in Boulder, CO, USA is considered to be less selective as compared to other colleges nationwide.

Basic Info on Applications and Admissions

SAT/ACT Scores as an Admission Factor?	Considered but Not Required
Advanced Placement Credits Accepted?	Yes
Application Undergraduate Fee	$50
Admissions Website	www.colorado.edu/admissions
Online Appliation Website	www.colorado.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply

What You Need to Know Before Applying

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	Less Selective
Applications Accepted	84%

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Is It Hard to Get Into CU - Boulder?

Acceptance Rate

University of Colorado Boulder has an acceptance rate of 84%, which makes it somewhat selective. Make sure it's not the only school you apply to, even if it's your school of choice. Whether you get in or not will largely depend on how you compare to other applicants.

Average Test Scores

About 73% of students accepted to CU - Boulder submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 570 and 670. Math scores were between 560 and 680.

CU - Boulder received ACT scores from 45% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 25 and 31.

Notes and References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Image Credit: By University of Colorado at Boulder under License

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