NATIONAL DESIGNATION HIGHLIGHTS
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 TOP 10 AWARD
Military Friendly Schools Top 10 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 health sciences research; ranking 17th as a leading institution in the US, according to Nature’s 2023 Index report.
AMERICA'S BEST
LARGE EMPLOYERS
Recognized nationally as one of America’s best large employers for its benefits, employee recognition, opportunities for advancement and much more.
HISPANIC-SERVING
INSTITUTION
Granted by the U.S. Department of Education, the University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is the only R1 institution in the Rocky Mountain Region granted HSI status.
Our schools and colleges are ranked among the
best in the country.
University of Colorado School of Medicine is listed as:
Tier 1
Research Institution
Tier 2
Primary Care Institution
#11
in Physical Therapy
#8
Physician's Assistant
TOP
20
Colorado School of Public Health is ranked 16th and CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is ranked 15th nationally.
University of Colorado College of Nursing is ranked as:
#11
Best Online Master's in Nursing Administration programs
#3
Nursing Midwifery
#14
Best Online Master's in Nursing
*Rankings from the 2022-2024 U.S. News & World Report annual ranking of higher education programs.