Fast Facts
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
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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 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
About CU Boulder
The University of Colorado Boulder is Colorado’s leading public research university, transforming lives since 1876. CU Boulder is a destination of choice for students, faculty and staff; in fact, it is the only place where you can Be Boulder—and a Buff. We have proudly served Coloradans since our state was founded. And we provide a strong return on investment by aligning our efforts to achieve research excellence, global sustainability impact and the success of all Buffs.Learn more about CU Boulder.