The R1 and R2 universities in Colorado spent $2.03B on research and development in fiscal year 2023. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus leads with $709M.
| US rank | University | State | Tier | R&D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Med | CO | R1 | $709M | |
| 51 | University of Colorado Boulder | CO | R1 | $652M | |
| 64 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Med | CO | R1 | $498M | |
| 170 | Colorado School of Mines | CO | R1 | $104M | |
| 212 | University of Denver | CO | R1 | $53M | |
| 306 | University of Northern Colorado | CO | R2 | $9M | |
| 320 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | CO | R2 | $7M |