The Campus Budget Allocation Model
A model built by CU Boulder, for CU Boulder.
In 2022, campus members including faculty, staff, deans and administrators, budget leaders, and student leaders co-designed a budget allocation model that serves as a tool to support our mission as a comprehensive public teaching and research university.
To ensure the budget allocation model operates as intended, even amid changing financial landscapes, the model design includes a formal review process every 3-5 years. The first model design review was launched in fall 2025 and completed in June 2026.
We invite you to learn more about the CU Boulder budget allocation model, how it works, and what refinements were implemented as a result of the first formal review.
Annual Budget Model Allocations (current and historical) and budget model driver data are available in the Budget Overview section of our website. CU Boulder sign-in is required.
Engage With Us
2026 Campus Budget Town Hall
Mark your calendar for November 10 at 2:00 p.m. and join us for a virtual campus budget town hall. This session will provide updates on the campus budget and offer an opportunity to learn more about upcoming priorities and ask questions. Registration is required. Use your identikey@colorado.edu email when registering. We hope you'll join us.
Send questions to budgetmodel@colorado.edu.
