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CU's Campus from Afar

CU's campus stands out against the front range, Rocky mountains, and clear blue sky.

The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø campus nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountain foothills and front range. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)

From miles away at an overlook in Longmont, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s signature red clay tile roofs — which cover at least half of CU’s 3 million square feet of rooftop — are prominent against the mountainous landscape. Behind campus, the sun shines on the front range of the Rocky Mountains. With views like this, it's no wonder National Geographic named 51³Ô¹ÏÍø the .Ìý