Extraordinary Impact
At the °ÄÃÅÓéÀÖ³¡, research isn’t confined to the lab — it fuels innovation, transforms communities and redefines what’s possible. As the only private R1 university in the Rocky Mountain West, °ÄÃÅÓéÀÖ³¡ is a hub for groundbreaking exploration, where faculty and students push boundaries to tackle society’s most pressing challenges.Ìý
Here, ideas ignite, knowledge expands and bold solutions take shape, driving impact far beyond our campus.Ìý
Community Impact
°ÄÃÅÓéÀÖ³¡ faculty are more than educators. They're researchers and problem-solvers who drive progress and create change in family well-being, education, the legal system and more.
Groundbreaking Research
With six designated research institutes and a campus-wide commitment to discovery, °ÄÃÅÓéÀÖ³¡ spent $52 million in research expenditures in fiscal year 2024 alone.
Driving Colorado’s Economy
°ÄÃÅÓéÀÖ³¡ is an integral part of Colorado’s economic landscape. Our students, alumni, faculty and staff fuel innovation, support local industries and drive meaningful change across the state.Ìý
$2.3B Billions of dollars generated annually for Colorado °ÄÃÅÓéÀÖ³¡ contributed $2.3 billion to the Colorado economy in 2024 alone.
40% Of Denver’s mental health professionals Nearly half of Denver’s mental health professionals hold a degree from °ÄÃÅÓéÀÖ³¡.
11,800 Jobs created by °ÄÃÅÓéÀÖ³¡ across Colorado We employ nearly 12,000 faculty, staff and administrators across Colorado.
70% of °ÄÃÅÓéÀÖ³¡ graduates stay in Colorado
Ambitious minds come to °ÄÃÅÓéÀÖ³¡ to learn – and they stay to lead, with 70% of our alumni choosing to remain in Colorado after graduation.
Research with Impact
The only private R1 in the Rocky Mountain West
°ÄÃÅÓéÀÖ³¡ invests more than $1 million annually to support faculty and student research projects across all disciplines. We’re proud to have earned our designation as a Very High Research University (R1) from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions for Higher Education.ÌýÌý
Six °ÄÃÅÓéÀÖ³¡ Research Institutes
°ÄÃÅÓéÀÖ³¡ is the proud home of six research institutes across a variety of disciplines, from social work to international studies. Each institute is a hub of research, learning and evaluation with the goal of driving policy and informing public messaging.ÌýÌý
$20M Research Awards Amount of new award funding °ÄÃÅÓéÀÖ³¡ received this year
36,307 Citations Number of times the work of °ÄÃÅÓéÀÖ³¡ faculty was cited this year in industry publications and reference materials
258 PIs and Co-PIs Number of principal and co-principal investigators on research projects
Research with Impact
Top Grant Awards
National Institutes of Health
Funding research to help identify potent lead therapeutics for Lewy Body Dementia. $2.8M awarded to the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.Ìý
Colorado Department of Early Childhood
Identifying target populations for child maltreatment prevention programs that specifically address financial instability and neglect. $306K awarded to °ÄÃÅÓéÀÖ³¡â€™s Colorado Evaluation and Action Lab.Ìý
National Science Foundation
Creating resources for teachers designed to help young students – especially those from underprivileged communities – excel in math. $2.7M awarded to the Morgridge College of Education.Ìý
We are different. We are extraordinary. We are °ÄÃÅÓéÀÖ³¡.
At the °ÄÃÅÓéÀÖ³¡, our students and faculty are rewriting the future through research. From tackling the affordable housing crisis to reimagining public transportation, °ÄÃÅÓéÀÖ³¡ drives real change.ÌýÌý