Admissions data checked October 9, 2026 by Florida Test Prep.
University of Colorado Boulder reports a middle 50% SAT of 1300 to 1450 (admitted middle 50%, 2026 cycle self-reported, among admits who chose to submit a score). We use 1380 as a first planning target, then adjust it to the student's diagnostic and timeline. It is not an admission requirement or a guarantee.
| Middle 50% SAT | 1300 to 1450 (admitted middle 50%, 2026 cycle self-reported, among admits who chose to submit a score) |
| Middle 50% ACT | 29 to 34 |
| Acceptance rate | Not reported in the cited source. |
| Testing for 2026-27 | Not required for 2026-27 applicants (fall 2027 entry) |
| Type | Public university |
Source: CU Boulder official admissions data. A middle 50% describes the central half of the reported group, not a cutoff.
CU Boulder does not publish its own acceptance rate; it reviews every application holistically and scores are an optional, self-reported extra.
| School | Middle 50% SAT | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado School of Mines | 1340 to 1460 | 58.0% |
| University of Colorado Boulder | 1300 to 1450 | Not reported |
| Colorado College | 1240 to 1440 | 18.5% |
| University of Denver | 1160 to 1360 | 85.4% |
Cohorts differ by school (admitted vs enrolled, and year). See every school with its cohort and source on SAT Scores for Colorado Colleges.
Colorado has no state SAT-cutoff scholarship: the College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend every resident student gets is not test-tied, so score-tied money comes down to a handful of named, competitive awards, and even those have mostly moved away from a hard SAT cutoff.
Daniels Scholarship Program: Tuition, fees, room, board, books and a laptop at partner schools; a fixed annual award elsewhere, renewable all 4 years if the student stays eligible.
Boettcher Scholarship: $20,000/year for 4 years, covering tuition and most costs at a partner Colorado college or university.
The full rules, deadlines and class years are on our Colorado SAT prep page.
| College | State | Middle 50% SAT |
|---|---|---|
| NC State University | North Carolina | 1310 to 1440 |
| American University | District of Columbia | 1320 to 1440 |
| Ohio State University | Ohio | 1300 to 1440 |
| St. Olaf College | Minnesota | 1320 to 1440 |
A score that is competitive at CU Boulder lands in the same part of the range at these schools. Cohorts differ by school, so read each page's notes before comparing.
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Find my teen's target scoreThere is no published minimum; the middle half of the reported group scored 1300 to 1450. A score at or above 1450 puts a student in the top quarter of that group. A score near 1300 is within the range, and grades, coursework and the rest of the application still decide the outcome.
CU Boulder lists its policy as: Not required for 2026-27 applicants (fall 2027 entry). Check the official admissions page for your entry term before choosing test dates.
The cited source does not report one. Use the SAT range and the school's published requirements instead.
No. A middle 50% is a description of last year's group, not a cutoff in either direction. It tells you where a score is competitive, which is the useful part for planning test dates.
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