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Deadline
January 15, 2025
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3100 Marine Street Boulder, CO 80309
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 4
Science 2
Foreign Language 1
Social Studies 3
History 1
Academic Electives 2
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted January 15
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not used if submitted January 15
SAT Subject Tests Only Not used if submitted Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
3100 Marine Street
Boulder
CO
80309
Fax
(303) 492-7115
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15, 2025
Application Fee
$65
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Not reported
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 15
Early Action Notification
February 1
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
81% of 57,541 applicants were admitted
Women
85% of 29,175 applicants were admitted
Men
77% of 28,365 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
9,881 (21%) of 46,692 admitted students enrolled
Women
4,820 (19%) of 24,896 admitted students enrolled
Men
5,061 (23%) of 21,796 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
1,853
Students Accepting Wait List Position
584
Students Admitted From Wait List
12
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
41%
3.75 - 3.99
21%
3.50 - 3.74
19%
3.25 - 3.49
11%
3.00 - 3.24
5%
2.50 - 2.99
3%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 626 average , 570-700 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
26%
Score of 600 - 700
39%
Score of 500 - 600
28%
Score of 400 - 500
6%
Score of 300 - 400
1%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 625 average , 580-690 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
23%
Score of 600 - 700
48%
Score of 500 - 600
24%
Score of 400 - 500
5%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
28 average , 27-32 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
43%
Score of 24 - 29
38%
Score of 18 - 23
9%
Score of 12 - 17
2%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
32%
Score of 24 - 29
52%
Score of 18 - 23
14%
Score of 12 - 17
3%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
51%
Score of 24 - 29
35%
Score of 18 - 23
13%
Score of 12 - 17
1%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 25%
Top quarter: 52%
Top half: 83%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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