Economic Impact
$802 Million
Through research, teaching, operations, construction, and student spending
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Our Impact
CU Denver positively affects the economy of the Denver metro area and the state of Colorado. Our education, research, and public service activities benefit students and alumni, as well as nonprofit, government, and private companies.
Significant Financial Force
CU Denver boasts a large percentage of minority and first-generation college students (defined as students of parent/s with no bachelor’s degree), successfully narrowing the college achievement gap. Our graduates also enjoy more earning potential than their peers. Additionally, we serve a large percentage of Colorado high school students who start earning college credit early through the CU Succeed program.
Our Graduates:
110,000+
84%
reported employment within 1 year of graduation67%
live in ColoradoDiversity:
CU Denver Outperforms Peers
58%
of 2018 1st-years are students of color49%
first-generation college studentsEarning Power:
8% higher than peers
Median Income:
10 years after graduation
CU Denver | All CO 4-year Institutions | |
BA/BS | $61,107 | $56,413 |
MA/MS | $75,153 | $68,646 |
EdD/PhD | $110,499 | $94,515 |
Urban Expertise:
Knowledge Serving the City
Affordable Housing
Transportation
Health Disparities
Educational Inequities
Gentrification
Sustainable Development
Governance
Arts and Culture
CU Succeed Program:
5-Year Tuition Savings of $51 Million
Over the last 5 years:
25,000+
CO high school students have earned more than
158,000 college credit hours
136 high schools served in 21 CO counties
51% of dual-enrollment students in the state are in this program
Internships: Career Readiness
56%
of all internships paid
51%
of for-credit internships paid