UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER

ABOUT COLORADO BOULDER

Nestled at 5,430 feet elevation in Boulder, Colorado, the University of Colorado fields 17 varsity teams as a founding member of the Big 12 Conference competing at the FBS level. Established in 1876, Colorado Boulder supports its athletic programs across 38,808 students, with football serving as the flagship program competing in Folsom Field. The Buffaloes maintain a robust roster spanning football, basketball, soccer, swimming, tennis, and Olympic sports, positioning the program as a comprehensive Division I competitor in the Mountain West region.

Colorado's athletic identity centers on its football legacy and Olympic sport excellence within the Big 12 footprint. The men's basketball and women's basketball programs represent the institution's commitment to high-profile court competition, while women's volleyball and soccer programs provide championship-caliber competition. Swimming and diving, both men's and women's programs, have historically performed at NCAA championship levels, complemented by cross country, tennis, golf, baseball, softball, lacrosse, and men's soccer squads that compete for conference honors annually.