CU Boulder Supplemental Essays & Deadlines 2026-2027
University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO. Every 2026-2027 prompt and deadline, verified against the school's own materials on August 7, 2026.
CU Boulder Application Deadlines 2026-2027
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early Action | November 15, 2026 |
| Regular Decision | January 15, 2027 |
| Scholarships | March 1, 2027 |
CU Boulder Supplemental Essay Prompts 2026-2027
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- What do you hope to study, and why, at CU Boulder? Or if you don't know quite yet, think about your studies so far, extracurricular/after-school activities, jobs, volunteering, future goals, or anything else that has shaped your interests.
250 wordsWhat they are really asking: What do you want to study, and what shaped that?
The mistake most applicants make: Naming a major with no story.
Do this instead: The experiences, jobs, or activities that shaped the interest, then the major, then one CU specific. If undecided, the two or three interests and what connects them.
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University of Colorado Boulder admits 78.1% of applicants · SAT middle 50%: 1240–1430 · ACT: 29–33. The next step adds your activities or resume, then shows your estimate. An estimate is not a promise: essays and recommendations can move it either way.
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Does CU Boulder have supplemental essays for 2026-2027?
Yes. CU Boulder has 1 supplemental essay prompt for 2026-2027, 250 words. All is listed above with word limits.
When is the CU Boulder application deadline for 2026-2027?
The Early Action deadline is November 15, 2026 and the Regular Decision deadline is January 15, 2027. University of Colorado Boulder has 3 rounds in total; see the table above.
Is CU Boulder test-optional for 2026-2027?
Yes. University of Colorado Boulder's 2026-2027 testing policy is: test-optional. The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1240 to 1430 on the SAT and 29 to 33 on the ACT.
What is CU Boulder's acceptance rate?
University of Colorado Boulder admits about 78% of applicants and accepts the Common App.
Can Jim help me write the CU Boulder essays?
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Deadlines and prompts change. This page was verified on August 7, 2026; always confirm on University of Colorado Boulder's official admissions site before submitting.