Fast Facts
Fast facts is a compilation of frequently-used CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ data highlighting the university’s enrollment and graduation rates, research efforts, pride points and economic impact. This data is updated annually and reflects the work and successes of our students, faculty, staff and alumni who lead, innovate and impact our world.
Fall 2023 Total Enrollment
- Undergraduate studentsÌý= 30,707
- Graduate students =Ìý6,446
- Total students = 37,153
- 57.0% are Colorado Residents
- 46.2% are FemaleÌý
- 27.0% are racially/ethnically diverse. (Excludes those who identify as white or international or are unknown)
- 15% of undergraduates are first-generation four-year degree seeking students
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Degrees
- 9,636 total degrees awarded in Spring 2023
- 238 total degree programs
Research
- $684.2M awarded
- $485.8M in federal agency funding
- No. 1 public university recipient of NASA awards
- 4,975 awards and gifts
- 5 Nobel laureates
- 9 MacArthur fellows
- 12 research institutes
2022-23 Economic Impacts
- CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ generated $4.3 billion in state economic impactÌý
- 19,189 faculty, staff and students employed
Pride Points
- 18 Astronauts affiliated with CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ
- 30+ Grammy awards and nominations
- One of only 38 AAU public research universities.
- 2 U.S. Professors of the Year
- 900+ CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ startups who have participated in the New Venture Challenge
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At the foot of the Rocky Mountains, the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ is internationally recognized for groundbreaking research in space, climate and sustainability, health and quantum and has produced five Nobel laureates. Established in 1876, CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ is the state’s flagship university, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and a vital resource for the state of Colorado, generating $4.6 billion in economic impact in 2023. CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Buff athletes compete in the Big 12 Conference. Learn more about CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ.Ìý