GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
$15,666
per year
In-State Tuition
81%
Acceptance Rate
74%
Graduation Rate
90%
Retention Rate
CU Boulder is a public research university known for aerospace engineering, environmental studies, and outdoor culture.
Jump to a section
5 exams
15 credits
$7,833 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$12,533 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$21,932 saved
26 of 26 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $56,920potential savings
Engineering
Business & Finance
Real Estate & Construction
Social Services & Nonprofit
Science & Research
Technology & Computer Science
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
A broad program in the humanities -- literature, history, philosophy, languages and the arts -- taken as a general or transfer degree rather than a single-discipline major. NCES CIP 24.0103 "Humanities/Humanistic Studies".
A program combining two or more fields into one course of study. NCES CIP 30.0000 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General".
8
Sports
4
Men's teams
7
Women's teams
Team Sports(5)
Football
Basketball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Other Sports(1)
Skiing
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$14,231
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$69,738
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at University of Colorado Boulder
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $522 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $7,833
8 exams
24 credits
Save $12,533
14 exams
42 credits
Save $21,932
Verified Aug 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$7,833 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$12,533 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$21,932 saved
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 2 World Languages | 9 | 59 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Boulder, Colorado
Boulder County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
51 career paths
GI Bill Certified
See how this school fits your career goals and CLEP savings plan.
Create free account →