The University of Colorado reached a record-setting 68,000 applicants for the 2024 fall semester, according to Olivia Doak of the Daily Camera, and the arrival of head football coach Deion Sanders may have played at least some role.
"No doubt the exposure that CU Boulder has received since Coach Prime was hired has been tremendous," associate vice chancellor of enrollment management Amy Hutton told Doak. "It obviously showcases that a number of our national media outlets are attracting applicants from all over the world, but it's really difficult for us to draw that causational line between Coach Prime and this application increase.