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University of Northern Colorado

University of Northern Colorado is a medium, public institution located in Greeley, co. Founded in 1890, University of Northern Colorado offers undergraduate degrees in 104 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 6,024 undergraduates
cost $10,769 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Northern Colorado? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 78.5%
SAT score average 1106
ACT score average 23
Average high school GPA 3.52
Application fee $40
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Key deadlines

June
30
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August
01
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December
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Northern Colorado is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Psychology, General
Special Education and Teaching
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Educational Administration and Supervision

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $10,769
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,870
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $3,392
Cost of attendance* $28,231
Average financial aid package $18,732
Estimated cost $9,499 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $24,159
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,870
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $3,392
Cost of attendance* $41,621
Average financial aid package $18,732
Estimated cost $22,889 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Northern Colorado has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,024, with gender binary students split 33% male and 67% female.

Total enrollment

9,065

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
40%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
18%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
35%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Northern Colorado, students love their Club Sports, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map Carter Hall - Rm 4000, Greeley, CO 80639
phone 970-351-1890
address https://www.unco.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Club sports

Fraternities and sororities

Academic clubs

Campus religious/spiritual organizations

Services clubs

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Northern Colorado to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Northern Colorado?

University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, co.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Northern Colorado? 

The acceptance rate for University of Northern Colorado is 79%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Northern Colorado?

The average high school GPA for University of Northern Colorado students was 3.52.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Northern Colorado?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Northern Colorado including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $112,924.

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