As an academic medical campus, CU Anschutz combines research, education, innovation and patient care in one collaborative environment. These partnerships include the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, industry connections and two nationally ranked hospitals, UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children’s Hospital Colorado, with more than 3 million patient visits each year. 

Together, these organizations improve the quality of patient care, accelerate research and help educate the next generation of health professionals.

Academically, CU Anschutz serves 4,600 students in more than 40 highly rated degree programs across six schools and colleges. The campus attracted a record $890 million in research funding, including $762 million in sponsored awards and $128 million in philanthropic gifts.