University of Colorado

The University of Colorado plays a profound role in the lives of individuals, businesses and communities throughout Colorado, across the country and around the world. Nearly half a million alumni are leaders in business, science, the arts, health care and their communities, and they’re joined by some 15,000 more each year. In Aurora, Boulder, Colorado Springs and Denver, all four campuses are all for Colorado. At CU Boulder, students put their knowledge to use in areas of study ranging from archaeological finds in the arctic to improving the classroom experience to working with NASA to conduct research in space. CU Boulder is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation. UCCS, among the fastest growing universities in the state and nation, is a residential academic and research mainstay in southern Colorado, partnering with major corporations and federal agencies to provide leading-edge education ranging from cybersecurity, business to theater to nursing outreach programs for rural areas. CU Denver awards the most master’s degrees of any public institution in the state, has strengths in business, engineering, public affairs, computer science, art and digital media, and is a leader in sustainability. Located in downtown Denver, CU Denver is a commuter campus with nearby housing options and a wide range of online course and degree offerings. A state-of-the-art medical center, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus is globally recognized for its research, teaching and clinical programs in public health, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy and nursing. The CU Anschutz Medical Campus is also home to University of Colorado Hospital and Children’s Hospital Colorado. The CU School of Medicine’s roots reach back more than 100 years, when it opened in Boulder. Although not a campus, CU South Denver in Parker hosts a variety of courses from all four campuses.