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Counseling Snapshot

Jay Tier
4
Admit Rate
81%
Early Rate
EA: Not specified
Early Plan
Early Action
SAT Range
1170 to 1370
COA/yr
$32,998 (in-state) / $62,618 (out-of-state)
Test Policy
Test-Optional
Yield
16.7%
LocationBoulder, CO
Top MajorsIntegrative Physiology, Psychology, Mechanical Engineering
Need-Aid ReadNeed-blind: Verify; Meets need: Verify
COA DefinitionCOA/yr is annual sticker Cost of Attendance before aid, typically including tuition, mandatory fees, housing, food, books, and personal expenses.
Rigor: Very ImportantGPA: Very ImportantTesting: ConsideredEssays: ConsideredRecs: ConsideredActivities: ConsideredCharacter: ConsideredInterest: Considered

University of Colorado Boulder

Tier 4 · Lite Profile

Tier 4 in Jay’s 2026 framework – solid mid-selectivity with regional pull. Lite profile: structured stats only, no fabricated narrative.

Overview

Field Value
Name University of Colorado Boulder
Location Boulder, CO
Tier 4
Student Population 30300
Campus Setting Urban

Stats

Field Value
Acceptance Rate 0.81
SAT Range 1170 to 1370
Yield Rate 0.167

Majors

Application

Field Value
Early Application Early Action
ED II / EA II No
Test Policy Test-Optional

Cost

Field Value
Total Cost of Attendance (2024-25) $32,998 (in-state) / $62,618 (out-of-state)
Net Price 23380

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