The Campus Budget Allocation Model
A model built by ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ, for ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ.
In 2022, campus members including faculty, staff, deans and administrators, budget leaders, and student leadersÌýco-designed a budget allocation model that serves as a tool to support our mission as a comprehensive public teaching and research university.Ìý
To ensure the budget allocation model operates as intended, even amid changing financial landscapes, the model design includes a formal review process every 3-5 years. The first model design review was launched in fall 2025 and completed in June 2026.ÌýÌý
We invite you to learn more about the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ budget allocation model, how it works, and what refinements were implemented as a result of the first formal review.Ìý
Annual Budget Model Allocations (current and historical) and budget model driver data are available in the Budget Overview section of our website. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ sign-in is required.
Engage With Us
2026 Campus Budget Town HallÌý
Mark your calendar for November 10 at 2:00 p.m. and join us for a virtual campus budget town hall. This session will provide updates on the campus budget and offer an opportunity to learn more about upcoming priorities and ask questions. Use your identikey@colorado.edu email when registering. We hope you'll join us.
Send questions to budgetmodel@colorado.edu.
How CU’s Budget Works
In this video, you'll learn about the University of Colorado budget – from sources of funding to the differences between the four campuses that make up the University System.