Essential Facts about CU
The University of Colorado plays a critical role in the education and well-being of people, organizations and communities. Its more than 560,000 alumni across the country and around the world are leaders in science, business, education, health care, the arts, their neighborhoods and beyond. CU’s campuses in Aurora, Boulder, Colorado Springs and Denver foster academic success, engage in innovative research and creative work, and provide service to the state, nation and world.
Fast Facts
CU Fast Facts includes a series of charts illustrating historical trends in enrollment, student diversity, state support, administrative expenditures, and research funding. It also provides comparative data on tuition rates, state support, faculty salaries, degrees awarded, and student success measures. This data is updated every year after the fall term. For additional charts, visualizations, data and information from the Office of the Vice President for Budget and Finance including the Office of Institutional Research, visit our CU Data Made Simple page.
Economic Impact Study
Economic Contribution of the University of Colorado on the State. The University of Colorado is an economic driver in the state of Colorado, employing thousands of workers, buying from local vendors, importing investment, educating the local workforce, and exporting research discoveries. Aside from the direct impact, the university facilitates company growth and job creation through research, tech transfer, and spinoff companies. This study provides a snapshot of the university's economic contribution to the state. Produced by Leed School of Business, CU Boulder
Annual Financial Reports
The University of Colorado is a multifaceted enterprise that focuses on teaching and learning, research activity, and community service. With some 61,000 students, 5,100 faculty and 24,000 staff, it is a complex undertaking that requires detailed financial reporting. You will find that detail in the pages of this report.
Budget Facts
CU Budget Facts is produced by the Office of the Vice President for Budget and Finance supplying annual budgeted revenues and expenditures, institutional financial aid, tuition & fee rates, budgeted enrollment, degrees awarded and employee headcount.
Additional Reports & Publications