Anschutz Medical Campus Economic Impact

(May 2015) The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus continues to be a major engine of economic growth in the state, creating thousands of jobs, attracting millions in research dollars and directly contributing $2.6 billion to the Colorado economy in fiscal year 2012-13.

The university’s latest economic impact reports, released last summer, showed significant growth. The Anschutz Medical Campus had a direct impact of $2.6 billion in fiscal year 2012-13, up from $2.05 billion in 2009-10. The campus also supported 21,954 jobs, compared with 17,800 jobs in 2009-10. 

The campus remains a research leader. In FY 2012-13, 27 patents were granted, 114 inventions unveiled and four start-up companies launched. Last year, more than half of all licenses for campus-invented technology were given to companies in Colorado.

“The story of this university is one of perseverance, dedication and continued growth,” said Don Elliman, chancellor of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. “We have a profound impact on our state. Our medical researchers pioneer countless new treatments, our professors are sought after experts on everything from commodities to Alzheimer’s disease and our students receive outstanding value for their tuition dollar.”