University of Colorado Boulder SAT scores and admissions
Boulder, CO · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university
The figures above are the stored federal Scorecard snapshot, imported April 25, 2026. Its fields can cover different reporting years. Current university profiles below can describe a different cohort or applicant group.
How U of Colorado compares
- Its SAT rank in the stored federal dataset is #56 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #4 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).
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.
Tuition and outcomes
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; our 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, not an admission guarantee.
- 1430 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
- 1340 SAT (range midpoint): Within the reported range; not a measured median.
- 1240 SAT (reported 25th percentile): At the lower end of the reported middle-50% range.
Strong relative score
At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.
Within the reported range
Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.
Below the reported range
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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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| College | Location | SAT middle 50% | Acceptance rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | 1240–1440 | 79% |
| United States Air Force Academy | USAF Academy, CO | 1230–1440 | 14% |
| Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL | 1270–1410 | 24% |
| School of Visual Arts | New York, NY | 1190–1490 | 93% |
| Fairfield University | Fairfield, CT | 1260–1390 | 33% |
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT | 1210–1440 | 52% |
Questions about U of Colorado
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 historical College Scorecard snapshot reports approximately 78%. This is a past institution-wide applicant pool, not an individual admission probability.
How much does it cost to attend U of Colorado?
Historical annual 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?
The College Scorecard does not record testing policy, and this page has not checked University of Colorado Boulder's current rule. Confirm whether it is test-optional, test-required, or test-blind on its admissions page before you apply.