2025 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$22,532
Net Price
80%
Admitted
16%
Enrolled
74%
Graduation Rate
18/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
University of Colorado Boulder
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 39,000. In 2021, there were 486 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #2 in Colorado and ranks #239 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
486
Total Enrollment
39,000
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Ranking for University of Colorado Boulder
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Colorado Rank
Combining ranking factors for 16 schools that offer psychology degrees in Colorado, University of Colorado Boulder ranks #2.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., University of Colorado Boulder ranks #239.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, University of Colorado Boulder offers General Psychology at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, Educational Psychology and General Psychology. At the doctorate level Counseling and Applied Psychology, Educational Psychology and General Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PhD |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | 5 | 2 |
| Educational Psychology | – | 5 | 2 |
| General Psychology | 450 | 13 | 9 |
| Total Graduates | 450 | 23 | 13 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 54,756 students applied to the University of Colorado Boulder. The university admitted 80% and 16% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Colorado universities is 12,853. On average, all Colorado institutions admit 83% and 20% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of University of Colorado Boulder students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 87%. Compared to all Colorado four or more years colleges, the percentage is 71%.
The overall graduation rate for University of Colorado Boulder is 74%, compared to 53% for all Colorado universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 21%.
Compare CU Boulder to Colorado Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of Colorado Boulder to the average of all Colorado four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
CU Boulder
54,756
Applicants
80%
Percent Admitted
16%
Percent Enrolled
87%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
74%
Graduation Rate
CO Colleges
12,853
Applicants
83%
Percent Admitted
20%
Percent Enrolled
71%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
53%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 2,625 or 69% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 1,187 or 31% part-time faculty members employed at University of Colorado Boulder. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 1,694 or 44%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
CU Boulder
18 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
69%
Percent Full-Time
31%
Percent Part-Time
44%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
CO Colleges
15 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
53%
Percent Full-Time
47%
Percent Part-Time
49%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of Colorado Boulder the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $10,806, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,200.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $12,168 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,733.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of Colorado Boulder in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for University of Colorado Boulder | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $15,676 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $2,979 |
| Total Living Expenses | $18,655 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $10,806 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,200 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $30,661 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $12,168 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $1,733 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $13,901 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend University of Colorado Boulder is $22,532. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend University of Colorado Boulder presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $13,141 | $13,807 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $13,901 | $15,194 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $18,204 | $18,334 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $25,326 | $25,611 |
| $110,001 and more | $28,622 | $29,352 |
Compare University of Colorado Boulder to all Colorado universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
CU Boulder
$30,661
Cost to Attend
$10,285
Average Financial Aid
65%
Percent Receiving Aid
$22,532
Net Price
CO Colleges
$33,618
Cost to Attend
$13,144
Average Financial Aid
89%
Percent Receiving Aid
$19,516
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 4,070 or 65%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 16,634 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $10,285.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 16,634 | $10,285 |
| Pell Grants | 4,638 | $4,866 |
| Federal Student Loans | 7,492 | $6,198 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of Colorado Boulder to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
CU Boulder
16,634
Grant or Scholarship Aid
58%
Grants or Scholarships
4,638
Number of Pell Grants
16%
Pell Grants
7,492
Federal Student Loans
26%
Federal Student Loans
CO Colleges
4,989
Grant or Scholarship Aid
52%
Grants or Scholarships
2,046
Number of Pell Grants
21%
Pell Grants
2,640
Federal Student Loans
27%
Federal Student Loans
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