What division is Colorado?

Colorado competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the Big 12.

What GPA do you need for Colorado?

The average GPA at Colorado is 3.6. This is a highly selective academic program.

Colorado has an enrollment of approximately 31,939 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Colorado?

Colorado has an acceptance rate of 78%.

How do I get recruited to play at Colorado?

To get recruited at Colorado, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Colorado's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Colorado

Boulder, COFBSBig 12

Updated July 13, 2026

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NCAA Division I FBS

Division

31,939

Enrollment

3.6

Avg GPA

78%

Acceptance

74%

Graduation

90%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.6+ GPA bar. Strong support system once you arrive.

Colorado is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the Big 12, located in Boulder, CO. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Colorado, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.6

Graduation

74%

Acceptance

78%

Student:Faculty

19:1

Avg SAT

1,353

Retention

90%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$54,939

Coaching Staff351 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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Why this exists

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About Colorado Athletics

Colorado is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Boulder, CO, competing in the Big 12. With an enrollment of 31,939 students, Colorado offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field at Colorado, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Colorado is 3.6. The school maintains a 74% graduation rate.

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