CU Anschutz is recognized as a leader in health science, education, research, innovation and patient care by several organizations. Notable CU Anschutz national designations include:

COMPREHENSIVE
CANCER CENTER

National Cancer Institute Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, the only one in Colorado and one of only 71 nationally.

CENTER OF
EXCELLENCE

Rare Disease Center of Excellence by the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), for its research and commitment to advance care for patients with rare diseases.

MILITARY FRIENDLY
SCHOOLS GOLD AWARD

Military Friendly Schools Gold Award Designation, an elite designation for providing military service members and their families with high-quality education and programs.

UNIVERSITY
INNOVATION LEADERS

Ranked globally for patent influence; ranking 15th as a leading institution and top four in academic institutions, according to Nature’s 2022 Innovation Index report.

Our schools and colleges are ranked among the
best in the country.

 

University of Colorado School of Medicine is listed as:

#6

in Primary Care

#7

in Pediatrics

#7

in Physician Assistant

#10

in Family Medicine

TOP
20

Colorado School of Public Health and CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences are among the top 20 schools in the nation in their respective categories.

University of Colorado College of Nursing is ranked as:

#11

Best Online Master's in Nursing Administration programs

#23

Best Master’s in Nursing programs

#10

Best Online Master's in Nursing programs

*Rankings from the 2022 U.S. News & World Report annual ranking of higher education programs.