Boulder, CO · Public university · City (mid)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $13,106 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $40,356 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,146 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $32,351 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $20,971 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $11,380 less than the sticker price — about 35% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (5) | Football (118), Track & Field (91), Basketball (17), Skiing (14), Golf (10) |
| Women’s varsity sports (8) | Track & Field (78), Lacrosse (32), Soccer (28), Basketball (24), Volleyball (19), Skiing (14), Tennis (11), Golf (7) |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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