The Campus Budget Allocation Model

A model built by CU Â鶹ӰԺ, for CU Â鶹ӰԺ.

In 2022, campus stakeholders including faculty, students, staff and administrators, co-designed a budget allocation model that serves as a tool to support our mission as a comprehensive public teaching and research university.

FY27 budget model allocations

  • Campus stakeholders can view . (CU Â鶹ӰԺ sign-in is required.)
  • FY23-FY27 Â鶹ӰԺ - Budget Model Driver data -

Engagement Opportunities

CU Â鶹ӰԺ faculty, staff and students can learn more about CU Â鶹ӰԺ's budget model, the Budget Model Design Review project and more.

Complete a on the Budget Allocation Model: Share your experience with and perspectives on the campus budget allocation model. Closes Dec. 7, 2025.

Learn about CU Â鶹ӰԺ’s Budget

Click through an interactive flowchart to learn more about how the budget is allocated, the reasons behind budget model decisions, and the potential impacts of the new budget model components.

Explore the Interactive Budget Allocation Model FlowchartÌý

Budget 101

Curious about the campus budget? Whether you are new to CU or have been a member of the community for years, we invite you to learn about CU’s sources of funding, its commitment to affordability and the budget model redesign project.

Getting Ready for a New Budget Model

In July 2022, CU Â鶹ӰԺ launched a newly redesignedÌýbudget model. Watch this short video to learn about how the new model was built, how it differs from the old model and how the new model will be implemented.

Engage With Us

Send questions to budgetmodel@colorado.edu.