University of Colorado Boulder Admissions

With an acceptance rate of 80.73%, Colorado Boulder is an open admission school that accepts most qualified applicants. This means strong high school grades matter more than perfect test scores. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1160-1390 on the SAT or around 29 on the ACT. Boulder looks for students who balance academic curiosity with a love for the outdoors. The university values applicants who show interest in research, environmental stewardship, or creative expression. Students who thrive here often combine serious academic pursuits with an active lifestyle, whether that's skiing the nearby slopes or participating in the school's well-known programs in aerospace, journalism, or environmental science.