In 1876, the University of Colorado (CU), and includes three unique campuses — Boulder, Colorado Springs, and the Denver and Health Sciences Center — offering more than 300 degree programs. CU is recognized as a national leader in teaching and research excellence.

The University of Colorado system office, located in Denver, brings together administrative departments and services centers that provide guidance and services to all of CU’s campuses: CU Boulder, CU Colorado Springs, CU Denver and CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. The university collectively contributes about $12.5 billion to the Colorado economy.