University of Colorado Boulder
- Public
- Research university
University of Colorado Boulder: international tuition 44,918 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 66,936 USD, acceptance rate 78.1%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 115.
First-year international students can be considered for a few CU Boulder merit scholarships and occasional athletic/music awards, but not federal aid. The pages are unclear on need-based aid, automatic consideration, need-blind admission and CSS Profile.
Getting in. The school admits 78.1% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 630–710, Math 610–720, ACT 29–33. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 4+ or Duolingo 115+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 66,936 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship comes with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of Colorado Boulder?
International tuition is 44,918 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 66,936 USD.
Does University of Colorado Boulder offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. First-year international students can be considered for a few CU Boulder merit scholarships and occasional athletic/music awards, but not federal aid. The pages are unclear on need-based aid, automatic consideration, need-blind admission and CSS Profile.
What English scores does University of Colorado Boulder require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 115.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Colorado Boulder?
The acceptance rate is 78.1%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- chloe celeste 2026Vlog
- MissKatie2023Vlog
- nicole grace2024Vlog
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe automatic consideration page lists scholarships for nonresident students but never mentions international students, so it is unclear whether Vietnamese applicants are considered automatically.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNo page says whether admission decisions take international students' ability to pay into account, so there is no basis for a conclusion.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe university says it does not accept the College Board International Student Financial Aid Application, but it does not say whether CSS Profile or another form is required.
Scholarships at this school
Arts & Humanities Merit ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The condition is a declared A&H major, but the page does not say whether international students are eligible.
Athletic & Music Scholarships (Intercollegiate Athletics / College of Music)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Application method unclearSchool page
The quote is a generic intro to funding options; the athletic and music scholarships section only says they are occasionally available and to contact the offices, without clearly confirming eligibility.
CU Boulder Chancellor's Achievement ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page only says it is for nonresident students and does not state whether international students are considered.
Native and Indigenous Student ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
It requires membership in a federally recognized tribe; the page does not mention international students, so no conclusion can be drawn.
Presidential ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page only says it is for nonresident students and does not mention international students.
Regent ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page only says the scholarship is for graduates of Colorado high schools and never mentions citizenship or international students, so it does not show that international students are excluded.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- English proficiencyiEnglish proof can be submitted before or after the admission review but is needed before enrolling; it must be on file for scholarship consideration.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Confirmation date and deposit deadline (fall term)Depositin198days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data