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Colorado - Boulder, University of

Boulder, Colorado

Travel:

24 hour drive | 3 1/2 hour Flight + 40 minute drive

Local Airport:

Denver International Airport

Planning Your Visit
Places to Stay Near Campus

  • Basecamp Boulder

  • Boulder Guest House

  • Boulder Marriott

  • Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder

  • Hilton Garden Inn Boulder

  • Residence Inn Boulder Canyon Boulevard

Places to Eat

  • The Sink

  • Japango

  • West End Tavern

  • Cosmos Pizza

  • Oak at 14th

  • Pekoe

  • Half Fast Subs

  • The Laughing Goat

  • The Buff Restaurant

  • Illegal Pete's

Other Schools You Could Add to Your Trip:

  • Colorado State University

  • University of Denver

  • Colorado School of Mines

  • University of Wyoming

College Snapshot

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, the University of Colorado Boulder offers a vibrant college experience that balances academic rigor, outdoor adventure, and spirited community. Known for excellence in engineering, environmental science, business, and the arts, CU Boulder attracts students who want world-class academics and an active, adventurous lifestyle.



📊 Admissions Overview

  • Freshman Applicants (2025): 57,541

  • Acceptance Rate: 81.2%

  • Waitlisted Applicants: 2,541

  • Admitted from Waitlist: 666

  • Admission Difficulty: Moderately Difficult


🎓 Who Gets In

  • Class Rank: 83% of freshmen ranked in the top half of their HS class; 25% in the top 10%.

  • GPA Profile:
    41% had a 4.0 GPA
    21% had 3.75–3.99
    19% had 3.50–3.74
    The majority of admitted students had GPAs above 3.5.

  • Test Scores:
    Middle 50% SAT:     1160–1380
    Average SAT Section Scores: 625 Verbal / 626 Math
    Middle 50% ACT: 24–30+ (average 28)
    43% scored 30+ on the ACT and nearly half scored 1200–1399 on the SAT


📝 What Matters in Admissions

  • Very Important: Academic GPA

  • Important: Application essay, recommendations, extracurricular activities, character/personal qualities

  • Considered: Standardized test scores, volunteer work, work experience, first-generation status, talent/ability, class rank, geography, state residency

  • Not Considered: Demonstrated interest, alumni relation, interviews, religious affiliation

  • Test Policy: Test-optional (SAT/ACT considered if submitted)

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