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Fast facts is a compilation of frequently-used CU Boulder 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 students = 30,707
  • Graduate students = 6,446
  • Total students = 37,153
    • 57.0% are Colorado Residents
    • 46.2% are Female 
    • 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

Please visit the Office of Data Analytics for more information. 

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 Boulder generated $4.3 billion in state economic impact 
  • 19,189 faculty, staff and students employed

Pride Points

  • 18 Astronauts affiliated with CU Boulder
  • 30+ Grammy awards and nominations
  • One of only 38 AAU public research universities.
  • 2 U.S. Professors of the Year
  • 900+ CU Boulder startups who have participated in the New Venture Challenge

°µÍø½ûÇø CU Boulder

At the foot of the Rocky Mountains, the °µÍø½ûÇø is nationally recognized as one of only 38 AAU public research universities. Established in 1876, CU Boulder is an R1 public research university with five Nobel laureates, nine MacArthur fellows and is the No. 1 public university recipient of NASA awards. CU Boulder is a leader in many fields, including aerospace engineering, earth and environmental science, physics, and environmental law. The school partners with many notable federal research labs, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). CU Boulder Buff athletes compete in the NCAA Division I Pac-12 conference. During home football games, CU Boulder’s live bison mascot, Ralphie, can be found running the field with a team of handlers. 

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