University of Colorado Boulder essay prompts
2025-26verified University of Colorado Boulder admissions
These are the most recent published prompts. Final 2026-27 supplements typically land by early August. These are the most recent prompts Kolly has verified for this school. Schools typically publish final 2026-27 supplements by early August; check the official source below before submitting.
Academic Interest / Why CU Boulder
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 words max · Required
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Common questions
- What are the University of Colorado Boulder essay prompts for 2025-26?
- University of Colorado Boulder lists Academic Interest / Why CU Boulder (1 prompt) for 2025-26.
- How many essays does University of Colorado Boulder require?
- University of Colorado Boulder requires 1 essay based on the published group instructions for 2025-26. The page lists 1 required and 0 optional prompts.
- What are the word limits for the University of Colorado Boulder supplemental essays?
- The published word and character limits are 250 words max.