University of Colorado

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University of Colorado

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Type	Public
Established	1876
Endowment	$2.46 billion (2021)
President	Todd Saliman
Students	67,000+
Location	Boulder, Colorado Springs, Denver, Aurora , Colorado , United States
Campus	Multiple campuses
Colors	Black, gold, and silver
Mascot	Ralphie the Buffalo
Website	www.cu.edu

The University of Colorado (CU) is a public university system in the state of Colorado, United States. The system comprises four campuses: the Boulder campus, the Colorado Springs campus, the Denver campus, and the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora.

History

The University of Colorado was established in 1876, just a few months before Colorado became a state. The first campus, located in Boulder, opened its doors in 1877. Over the years, the university expanded to include additional campuses in Colorado Springs, Denver, and Aurora.

Campuses

University of Colorado Boulder

The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) is the flagship campus of the University of Colorado system. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. CU Boulder is known for its research programs and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity."

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is located in Colorado Springs. It offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs and is known for its strong emphasis on engineering, business, and nursing.

University of Colorado Denver

The University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) is located in downtown Denver. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs and is known for its strong connections to the business and professional communities in Denver.

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is located in Aurora and is home to the university's health sciences programs. It includes the University of Colorado School of Medicine, the University of Colorado College of Nursing, and other health-related programs.

Academics

The University of Colorado system offers a wide range of academic programs across its four campuses. These include undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in fields such as engineering, business, law, medicine, nursing, education, and the arts and sciences.

Research

The University of Colorado is known for its strong emphasis on research. CU Boulder, in particular, is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity." The university's research programs cover a wide range of fields, including aerospace engineering, environmental science, biomedical research, and social sciences.

Athletics

The University of Colorado's athletic teams are known as the Colorado Buffaloes. The Buffaloes compete in the Pac-12 Conference and have a strong tradition in sports such as football, basketball, and skiing.

Notable Alumni

The University of Colorado has produced many notable alumni, including Nobel Prize winners, astronauts, politicians, and business leaders. Some of the university's most distinguished alumni include Condoleezza Rice, Robert Redford, and Matt Stone.

Related Pages

• University of Colorado Boulder
• University of Colorado Colorado Springs
• University of Colorado Denver
• University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
• Pac-12 Conference
• Colorado Buffaloes

See Also

• List of universities in Colorado
• List of public universities in the United States