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University of Colorado Board of Regents

CU Board of Regents · Denver, Colorado, United States

The University of Colorado Board of Regents is the constitutional governing body of the University of Colorado System, overseeing four premier campuses: the flagship University of Colorado Boulder, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, the University of Colorado Denver, and the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). Managing an annual budget of $5.9 billion and generating $1.5 billion in sponsored research, the Regents lead the nation in aerospace, quantum physics, and biomedical therapeutics.

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Key institutional metrics

Founded / Established
1876
Student Population
67,000+
International Ratio
9%
Academic Staff
5,600+
Location
Denver, Colorado, United States

Academic overview & strategic disciplines

Denver · Constitutional Higher Education Governance for CU Boulder, CU Denver, UCCS & Anschutz. The University of Colorado Board of Regents is the constitutional governing body of the University of Colorado System, overseeing four premier campuses: the flagship University of Colorado Boulder, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, the University of Colorado Denver, and the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). Managing an annual budget of $5.9 billion and generating $1.5 billion in sponsored research, the Regents lead the nation in aerospace, quantum physics, and biomedical therapeutics.

Research admissions & international qualifications

Admissions standards established by the Board of Regents for all CU campuses. Comprehensive review of secondary school GPA, curriculum rigor, and personal statement. TOEFL iBT 79+ (100+ CU Boulder engineering) or IELTS 6.5+ across CU institutions. CU Boulder Early Action November 15, 2026; Regular decision January 15, 2027; comprehensive campuses rolling through July 1, 2027.

Featured degrees, scholarships & fellowships (6)

Featured faculty researchers (3)

Dr. Todd Saliman

President of the University of Colorado System
CU System Administration

Dr. Todd Saliman is President of the CU System and an economist, directing constitutional higher education policy, state legislative appropriations, and univers...

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Dr. Philip P. DiStefano

Chancellor of the University of Colorado Boulder and Professor of Education
Office of the Chancellor

Dr. Philip P. DiStefano has served as Chancellor of CU Boulder, researching literacy education, university research enterprise growth, and international aerospa...

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Dr. Donald M. Elliman Jr.

Chancellor of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
CU Anschutz Administration

Dr. Donald M. Elliman Jr. leads the Anschutz Medical Campus, directing clinical healthcare integration, biotech venture commercialization, and biomedical resear...

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Important advisory & disclaimer

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