Admission Results
University of Colorado Boulder acceptance rate and admitted-student profile
University of Colorado Boulder shows an observed acceptance rate of 46.2% from 224 application outcomes in the NexStudy admits/rejects database.
Acceptance rate
46.2%
Applications
224
Accepted
80
Rank by volume
#33
Score distributions
| GPA average | 3.74 |
| GPA middle 50% | 3.57 - 3.9 |
| GRE average | N/A |
| GRE quant / verbal | N/A / N/A |
| IELTS average | N/A |
| TOEFL average | N/A |
| GMAT average | N/A |
Scores are community-reported. Use them as directional benchmarks, not official admission cutoffs.
Top reported programs
Physics
20 outcomes - 0% acceptance
Aerospace Engineering
15 outcomes - 64.3% acceptance
Biochemistry
13 outcomes - 66.7% acceptance
Geography
13 outcomes - 30% acceptance
Robotics
11 outcomes - 11.1% acceptance
Accounting
7 outcomes - 40% acceptance
Political Science
7 outcomes - 16.7% acceptance
Mechanical Engineering
6 outcomes - 33.3% acceptance
Recent decisions
Latest admit, reject, waitlist and interview outcomes for this school.
| Decision | Program | Profile | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reject | GeographyMasters | GPA N/A / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Reject | GeographyMasters | GPA 3.83 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Reject | GeographyPhD | GPA N/A / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Reject | PhilosophyPhD | GPA 4 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Reject | PhilosophyMasters | GPA 3 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Reject | GeographyPhD | GPA N/A / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Waitlist | PhilosophyPhD | GPA 3.92 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Reject | GeographyPhD | GPA 3.88 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Waitlist | PhysiocsPhD | GPA 3.88 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Admit | EnglishMasters | GPA 3.9 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Waitlist | EnglishMasters | GPA 3.7 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Admit | EnglishMasters | GPA 3.8 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
What is the acceptance rate for University of Colorado Boulder?
University of Colorado Boulder has an observed acceptance rate of 46.2% in the NexStudy admission results dataset, based on 224 reported applications.
What scores do admitted students report for University of Colorado Boulder?
Use the score distribution table on this page to compare GPA, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL and GMAT averages. Treat them as community-reported benchmarks, not official cutoffs.
Can I use these admission results to estimate my chances?
Yes, as a directional benchmark. Combine the decision history with your profile strength, program fit, deadlines, essays and funding plan before finalising a dream-target-safe shortlist.