University Of Colorado, Denver: CU Denver Rises In The U.S. News & World Report Social Mobility Ranking

Press release from the University of Colorado, Denver :

Meghan Azralon

September 13, 2021

CU Denver is officially ranked 55th in the nation in social mobility.  

U.S. News & World Report released its 2022 Best Colleges rankings, naming CU Denver as a top-performing school for social mobility. This recognizes the university’s strength at helping economically disadvantaged students succeed and graduate. Having ranked 106th in 2021, the jump shows the university’s commitment to making higher education accessible to all, the central goal of the 2030 Strategic Plan.  

Over the course of the last year, CU Denver has made great strides in becoming the nation’s first equity serving-institution (ESI). As an ESI, CU Denver will be able to expand its capacity to deliver the highest level of education services to its students. The university will focus on courageously humanizing its systems and policies to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable campus dedicated to the success of every member of our community. 

CU Denver has already made new hires, additional investments, and joined new initiatives to stay dedicated to the goal of becoming an ESI.  

How Does U.S. News Rank Social Mobility? 

U.S. News debuted its social mobility ranking in 2019. The top performers in social mobility are measured by the extent schools enrolled and graduated students who received Pell Grants. Students receiving these grants typically come from households whose family incomes are less than $50,000 annually, with most money going to students with total family incomes below $20,000.  

In addition to the university’s improvement in social mobility, other highlights from this year’s rankings include the Business School’s undergraduate program ranking 143rd and the undergraduate computer science program housed in the College of Engineering, Design, and Computer coming in at 135th. 

CU Denver currently stands at 112th for Top Public Schools.  

This press release was produced by the University of Colorado, Denver. The views expressed here are the author’s own.