86%
annual student
retention rate
30,789
degree-seeking students
enrolled in fall 2015
18:1
student to faculty
ratio
#1
four-year graduation rate for Colorado public universities
University of Colorado Boulder 
Located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, the University of Colorado Boulder has an awe-inspiring view from campus. Our world-renowned faculty maintain a reputation for excellence in research, creative work and teaching across 150 academic fields. From hands-on learning to close connections with dedicated faculty, CU Boulder prepares students to become leaders within Colorado and throughout the world.
annual student
retention rate
degree-seeking students
enrolled in fall 2015
student to faculty
ratio
four-year graduation rate for Colorado public universities
CU-Boulder is a primary source of Colorado’s highly skilled workforce. Our community of more than 38,000 faculty, staff and students contributes over $2 billion each year in economic impact to the state of Colorado. CU Boulder also engages Coloradans from across the state through a wide range of educational, cultural, research and outreach efforts.
325,000+
Coloradans in 45 counties are touched by
200+ outreach programs every year
111,000+
Colorado K–12 students and teachers
in 114 school districts benefit
from community outreach
$2.4 billion
current research portfolio
Nearly $2.9 billion
in financing for companies formed from
CU-Boulder technologies
CU-Boulder's value comes from our students' ability to customize their education to fit their unique interests while getting hands-on experience in dozens of nationally-ranked academics programs. Graduates gain the promise of a strong and fulfilling career, the connection to a broad and supportive network of alumni and the pride in being part of one of the nation's top-ranked public universities.
Top 10
national rankings in aerospace engineering, ceramics, environmental law, geology, physical chemistry, quantum physics and atomic, molecular and optical physics (U.S. News & World Report, 2016)
#18
most entrepreneurial university in the nation (Forbes, 2015)
14,000+
recruiters have posted 20,000 jobs for CU Boulder graduates from 2014 to 2016
90%
of May 2015 graduates surveyed were employed, in graduate school or in military service six months after graduation
85%
of graduates surveyed are satisfied or extremely satisfied with their job
80%
of graduates surveyed reported their degree was required or gave an advantage in their current position
CU Boulder offers a multitude of ways to engage, connect and belong on campus, from support and resources for students and parents, to year-round events and visitor attractions, to volunteerism and service opportunities, to the spirit and excitement of Colorado Buffaloes athletics.
25,000+ CU Parents Association members benefit from a variety of communications, programs and events and support student success through engagement, volunteerism and gifts to the Parent Fund.
Set in one of the world's most inspiring and entrepreneurial learning environments, the University of Colorado Boulder enables each member of our community to reach their potential and to Be Boulder through an extraordinary range of challenging academic, research and service opportunities. Our key priorities are:
Student Success
A 10 percent increase in our six-year undergraduate graduation rate by 2020
Revenue Diversification
New partnerships and programs to minimize reliance on tuition rate increases
Reputation
Build awareness of efforts that deliver positive impacts for Colorado and the world