Does University of Colorado Boulder require SAT or ACT scores?

University of Colorado Boulder has a test-optional policy — SAT or ACT scores may be submitted but are not required.

What is the Regular Decision deadline for University of Colorado Boulder?

The Regular Decision deadline is January 15, 2027, as published by the college and verified 2026-09-28.

Published sticker price is $44,918 per year before financial aid, as verified 2026-09-28.

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Boulder, CO

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Testing policy

Test-optional

SAT range (middle 50%)

1240–1430

Annual cost (sticker price)

$44,918

$15,666 in-state

Early Decision

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Early Action

November 15, 2026

Regular Decision

January 15, 2027

Common Application

Every fact on this page traces to a source and a verification date, never an estimate. https://www.colorado.edu/admissions/first-year/dates — verified 2026-09-28.