Acceptance Rate History
University of Colorado Boulder Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
CO · Current rate: 78.1%
What is University of Colorado Boulder's acceptance rate in 2024?
University of Colorado Boulder's acceptance rate in 2024 is 78.1%, down from 83.3% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 78.1% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 83.3% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 80.7% | 53,781 | 43,416 |
| 2021 | 79.6% | 54,756 | 43,576 |
| 2020 | 84.2% | 44,203 | 37,221 |
| 2019 | 78.4% | 40,677 | 31,872 |
| 2018 | 81.5% | 36,604 | 29,848 |
| 2017 | 79.8% | 36,148 | 28,861 |
| 2016 | 76.6% | 34,047 | 26,087 |
| 2015 | 79.6% | 31,325 | 24,941 |
| 2014 | 84.2% | 28,852 | 24,282 |
| 2013 | 87.7% | 22,473 | 19,710 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1240–1430
Admitted students at University of Colorado Boulder scored between 1240 and 1430 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
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Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1240–1430.
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Trend Analysis
University of Colorado Boulder's acceptance rate has decreased from 87.7% in 2013 to 78.1% in 2024, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2020.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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