he University of Colorado, with campuses in Boulder, Colorado Springs, and downtown Denver, and the Health Sciences Center in Denver, makes a significant contribution to the economic vitality of Colorado. In April 2000, the university released the findings of a quantitative study of the university's effects on the state's economy.

University expenditures, student spending, and out-of-state travel dollars generated by CU contribute to Colorado's gross state product (GSP) and economic success. The amount of employment generated by the university is another area in which CU positively impacts the state's economy.

Other economic benefits generated by the university, however, are not easily quantified. In fact, the unmeasured benefits of CU are likely to be even greater than those that can be measured. It's clear, however, that the people of Colorado know that CU is a sound investment.

	University of Colorado Revenue Sources Fiscal Year 1999 Revenue Source Actual Dollars (thousands) Percent State of Colorado Appropriations $202,994.1 16.7% Student Tuition and Fees $263,778.4 21.7% Interest and Investment Income $17,504.7 1.4% Federal Gifts, Contracts, Grants $360,060.3 29.6% State/Local Contracts, Grants $13,856.0 1.1% Private Gifts, Contracts, Grants $74,057.0 6.1% Sales and Services of Education Depts. $62,313.2 5.1% Auxiliary Operating Revenue $103,823.4 8.5% All Other Sources $119,744.7 9.8% Total $1,218,131.7 100% Source: "Statement of Current Funds, Revenues, Expenditures, and Other Changes," University of Colorado Financial Report Supplement; University Physicians, Inc., Statements of Income, FY 1999.

This site summarizes the highlights of the study and the subsequent report. For full details, download  A Sound Investment in Colorado: Economic Impact 2000.

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