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SAT University Admissions Guide
Also known as: CU Boulder, CU, Buffaloes
Public school in Boulder, Colorado, United States of America
Founded in 1876, CU Boulder is classified as an R1 Doctoral University with very high research activity and enrolls over 35,433 students across nine colleges and schools offering more than 150 majors and 100 graduate programs. As a member of the AAU and Space‑grant consortium, CU Boulder is renowned for programs in engineering, business, environmental design, and the sciences. The Buffaloes compete in NCAA Division I’s Big 12 Conference.
SAT Scores are optional
This university has a test-optional policy.
CU Boulder maintains a test‑optional policy for first‑year applicants: ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission review but may be self‑reported and considered for scholarship decisions or placement purposes.
Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.
Alamosa, Colorado, United States of America
Adams State University is a public university in Alamosa, Colorado, known for its small class sizes and regional impact in the San Luis Valley. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1, it offers undergraduate and graduate programs across education, arts, sciences, business, and health disciplines.
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Aims Community College is a public, two‑year institution serving northern Colorado with open admission and robust transfer pathways. Known as the Aardvarks, the college offers over 200 degree and certificate programs across four campuses and online.
Grand Junction, Colorado, United States of America
Colorado Mesa University is a public university in Grand Junction, Colorado, affiliated with the Space‑grant consortium and home to NCAA Division II’s Mavericks. It offers over 100 undergraduate and 11 graduate programs emphasizing affordability and hands‑on learning.
Glenwood Springs, Colorado, United States of America
Colorado Mountain College is a public community college with open enrollment and a dual mission to offer certificates, associate’s, and bachelor’s degrees across multiple campuses in western Colorado.
Golden, Colorado, United States of America
The Colorado School of Mines is a public research university in Golden, Colorado, specializing in engineering and applied sciences. Mines employs a test‑optional admissions policy to support holistic evaluation of applicants.
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States of America
Colorado State University is a public land‑grant research university in Fort Collins, Colorado, and one of the 68 land‑grant institutions founded under the Morrill Act of 1862.
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