University of Colorado facts for kids
Old Main on the Boulder campus
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| Type | Public university system |
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| Established | 1876 |
| Endowment | $2.10 billion (2023) |
| President | Todd Saliman |
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The University of Colorado (often called CU) is a group of public universities in Colorado. It has four main schools: the University of Colorado Boulder, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, the University of Colorado Denver, and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. A group of nine elected people, called the board of regents, helps run the university system.
Campuses of CU
The University of Colorado has four main campuses. Each campus offers different programs and has its own special features.
University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder)
CU Boulder is the main campus of the University of Colorado system. It is located in Boulder, Colorado. The university was started in 1876.
CU Boulder is the largest university in Colorado. It has over 39,000 students, including those studying for their first degree (undergraduate) and those studying for advanced degrees (graduate). Students can choose from more than 2,500 courses in over 150 different subjects.
University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)
UCCS is the fastest growing campus in the CU system. It is located in central Colorado Springs. About 12,000 students attend UCCS.
This campus offers many different degrees. Students can earn 45 bachelor's degrees, 22 master's degrees, and five doctoral degrees. The campus covers 520 acres.
University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver)
CU Denver is a large research university in Colorado. It brings in over $420 million each year for research projects. This campus also gives out more master's degrees than any other school in Colorado.
CU Denver is located in downtown Denver. It offers programs in liberal arts, sciences, and professional fields. Over 18,000 students attend CU Denver. It shares the Auraria Campus with two other colleges.
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz)
CU Anschutz is in Aurora. It is a major center for health sciences. This campus has six professional schools for health-related studies. It also has large research and patient care facilities.
Important hospitals like the University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado are here. CU Anschutz has more than 4,200 students. It is the biggest academic health center in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States.
Past Campuses
Sometimes, university campuses close down. The University of Colorado once had another campus.
University of Colorado South Denver (CU South Denver)
CU South Denver was a smaller campus in Lone Tree. It opened in 2015 as part of CU Denver. However, it closed permanently in August 2021. This was due to the COVID-19 pandemic and money problems. When it closed, about 300 students were attending.
Related Organizations
- The University of Colorado Hospital Authority (called UC Health) was created in 1991. It helps manage the University of Colorado Hospital.
See also
In Spanish: Universidad de Colorado para niños
