University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, COPublicRank 1509 of 1,732Traditional rank 990 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,251 |
| $30–48k | $12,545 |
| $48–75k | $17,204 |
| $75–110k | $26,247 |
| $110k+ | $30,549 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $13,106 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $16,430 |
| Change | $3,324 (+25.4%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $41,943 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $16,950 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Latest published cost (state report)
| Resident tuition + fees 2025-26 | $14,606 |
| Resident tuition + fees 2026-27 | $15,014 |
| Change | +2.8% |
| Nonresident tuition + fees 2026-27 | $46,058 |
Source: University of Colorado FY2026-27 cost of attendance estimate, www.cu.edu.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +31.1% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 75% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 89% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 15% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 29% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,101 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | −$705 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
Compare with other colleges Compare with the two most similar
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $10,736 | $773 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $10,554 | −$1,128 |
| Colorado School of Mines | $11,204 | $587 |
| Adams State University | $9,393 | −$1,593 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $9,341 | $1,288 |
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