The University of Colorado (CU) system comprises multiple campuses, with the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) being the most prominent. As of recent rankings, CU Boulder is consistently placed among the top 100 public universities globally. According to the 2023 QS World University Rankings, it ranks #317 worldwide, while the U.S. News & World Report places it at #105 globally. Specific rankings vary by criteria, such as academic reputation, research output, and faculty expertise.
CU’s other campuses, like CU Denver and CU Anschutz, also hold respectable positions in specialized fields, particularly medicine and health sciences.