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Acceptance Rate History
University of Colorado Boulder
CO · Current rate: 83%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 83.28% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 80.73% | 53,781 | 43,416 |
| 2021 | 79.58% | 54,756 | 43,576 |
| 2020 | 84.2% | 44,203 | 37,221 |
| 2019 | 78.35% | 40,677 | 31,872 |
| 2018 | 81.54% | 36,604 | 29,848 |
| 2017 | 79.84% | 36,148 | 28,861 |
| 2016 | 76.62% | 34,047 | 26,087 |
| 2015 | 79.62% | 31,325 | 24,941 |
| 2014 | 84.16% | 28,852 | 24,282 |
| 2013 | 87.71% | 22,473 | 19,710 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
University of Colorado Boulder's acceptance rate has decreased from 87.7% in 2013 to 83.3% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2020.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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