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University of Colorado Boulder Teaching Programs

University of Colorado Boulder is a public institution located in Boulder, CO. A Mid-Sized City offers a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

University of Colorado Boulder Rankings

University of Colorado Boulder is featured in these rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #1 of 69 State — Colorado
Overall Quality #1 of 175 Region — Rocky Mountains
Overall Quality #78 of 4,630 Nationwide

Where Is University of Colorado Boulder?

Location of University of Colorado Boulder

Contact information for University of Colorado Boulder can be found below.

Contact Details
Address: Regent Drive at Broadway, Boulder, CO 80309-0017
Phone: 3034921411
Website: www.colorado.edu/
Admissions: www.colorado.edu/admissions
Financial Aid: www.colorado.edu/financialaid

How Do I Get Into University of Colorado Boulder?

You can apply to University of Colorado Boulder online at: https://www.colorado.edu/admissions/process/first-year/apply

University of Colorado Boulder is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Colorado Boulder

This is what University of Colorado Boulder considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Colorado Boulder?

University of Colorado Boulder has an acceptance rate of 78%, which means it is highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 14% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

18% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Colorado Boulder, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 630 and 710. Math scores were between 610 and 720.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for University of Colorado Boulder  ( 630 to 710 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for University of Colorado Boulder  ( 610 to 720 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 1240 to 1430.
SAT Total Scores for University of Colorado Boulder  ( 1240 to 1430 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Colorado Boulder ranged between 29 and 33.

ACT Composite Scores for University of Colorado Boulder  ( 29 to 33 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at University of Colorado Boulder are broken out by gender below.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 33,451 24,316 73%
Women 33,805 28,201 83%

Can I Afford University of Colorado Boulder?

The average net price after aid at University of Colorado Boulder is $21,480. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $13,510
In-State Fees $1,704
Out-of-State Tuition $41,212
Out-of-State Fees $1,758
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $15,214
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $42,970

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 23% of students at University of Colorado Boulder receive some form of financial aid (7,463 students).

Nearly 49% of students at University of Colorado Boulder receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,072 per student.

14% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,682.

Student Loan Debt

25% of University of Colorado Boulder undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,208 per year.

University of Colorado Boulder Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 10,597 students enrolled at University of Colorado Boulder. University of Colorado Boulder is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 31,578 undergraduate students at University of Colorado Boulder, approximately 53% are male and 47% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at University of Colorado Boulder

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Colorado Boulder undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of University of Colorado Boulder Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 2,020
Black or African American 599
Hispanic 4,294
White 21,251
American Indian/Alaska Native 63
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 31
Two or More Races 2,210
Non-Resident 821

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Colorado Boulder are shown below.

Top 5 Home States of University of Colorado Boulder Students
State First-Time UG Students
Colorado 3,987
California 939
Texas 356
Illinois 244
New York 152

Additionally, approximately 2.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Colorado Boulder Graduate Student Diversity

9,327 of University of Colorado Boulder’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Colorado Boulder, approximately 56% are male and 44% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at University of Colorado Boulder

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Colorado Boulder graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at University of Colorado Boulder
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 447
Black or African American 158
Hispanic 895
White 4,868
American Indian/Alaska Native 37
Two or More Races 382
Non-Resident 2,369

Online Learning at University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

13,524 undergraduate students at University of Colorado Boulder took at least one online class — of those, 386 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 673 students took at least one online class and 411 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at University of Colorado Boulder

Below are the teaching degree programs are offered by University of Colorado Boulder, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods 57 57
Curriculum and Instruction 42 5 47
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 12 15 27
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education 10 4 14
Educational Administration and Supervision 7 7
Education, Other 5 5
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education 3 1 4
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research 4 4
Education, General 1 1

Academic Programs at University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder offers 26 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Colorado Boulder has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Yes
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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