An aerial view of the Engineering Center, with the Flatirons in the distance

CU Engineering ranked as a top 5 aerospace program, top 20 overall

Sept. 23, 2024

CU Boulder’s College of Engineering and Applied Science maintained a top 20 spot in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Undergraduate Engineering rankings, coming in at No. 17 among its public institution peers for the third year in a row.

Engineering PhD student working in a college lab.

CU Engineering welcomes largest doctoral class in college history

Sept. 19, 2024

CU Boulder's College of Engineering and Applied Science welcomed its largest-ever cohort of doctoral students in 2024. With a 25% rise in PhD enrollment year-over-year, CU Engineering continues to solidify its reputation as a leader in graduate education, particularly among women and students from minoritized communities. The incoming class includes a record percentage of female doctoral students, with women making up 37% of new PhD enrollees, surpassing the national average of 29%, according to data from the American Society for Engineering Education. CU Boulder stands as the top large public institution for the percentage of women doctoral students enrolled—among institutions with more than 1,000 PhD students—holding a lead over peer institutions.

The exterior of the Engineering Center as viewed from the east

CU Boulder a top 25 engineering program, according to Best Graduate School rankings

June 18, 2024

When compared with its public university peers, the College of Engineering and Applied Science’s graduate program was ranked No. 12. The college was ranked No. 23 overall when compared to both public and private universities.