University of Colorado Boulder

    Boulder, CO · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1240–1430
    Median ~1340
    Acceptance rate
    78%
    Enrollment
    31,939
    ACT middle 50%
    29–33

    How U of Colorado compares

    • The ~1340 SAT midpoint ranks #53 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #3 of 5 in CO.
    • Its 78% acceptance rate is more selective than 30% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Reported section midpoints are evenly balanced at 640 Reading and Writing and 640 Math.
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($69,738) are $6,672 above the $63,066 median across that pool.
    • Out-of-state students pay $29,252 more per year than in-state students ($44,918 vs $15,666).
    National SAT rank
    #53 of 197
    SAT rank in CO
    #3 of 5
    More selective than
    30% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    +$6,672

    What the numbers say about U of Colorado

    • The reported middle 50% spans 190 points, from 1240 to 1430. A planning score near or above 1470 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 640 Reading and Writing and 640 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 78% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 74% completion rate and $69,738 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1340 SAT scorePlan for a 1450Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $15,666
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $44,918
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $69,738
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    74%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1240 and 1430. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1470 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1430 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1340 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1240 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1430

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    1240–1420

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 1240

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to U of Colorado's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Fairfield UniversityFairfield, CT1260–139033%
    Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park, PA1240–142061%
    The University of the SouthSewanee, TN1260–139057%
    Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PA1240–144079%
    United States Air Force AcademyUSAF Academy, CO1230–144014%
    University of ConnecticutStorrs, CT1210–144052%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for U of Colorado?

    University of Colorado Boulder's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1240–1430, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1470 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is U of Colorado's acceptance rate?

    University of Colorado Boulder's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 78%.

    How much does it cost to attend U of Colorado?

    In-state tuition is approximately $15,666 and out-of-state is approximately $44,918. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is U of Colorado test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check University of Colorado Boulder's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.colorado.edu