University of Northern Colorado
- 5/10 Overall Rating
- 4 Year
- Greeley, CO
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0 reviews
Overview
Total enrollment
8,869- Size Mid-size
- Status Non-profit
- Housing Yes
- Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
Located in Greeley, Colorado, approximately one hour north of Denver, the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) occupies a 260-acre main campus characterized by both modern facilities and historic buildings dating to its 1889 founding as a teachers' college. The institution maintains its traditional strength in education and teacher preparation while offering comprehensive programs in business, performing arts, nursing, and natural and health sciences. UNC's campus features a mix of traditional collegiate architecture and contemporary academic buildings, with most first-year students residing in one of the university's residence halls in the central campus area. The university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Bears, participating in the Big Sky Conference, and has established a particular reputation in wrestling and women's volleyball programs.
Ratings
University of Northern Colorado is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.
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Overall Rating5 out of 10
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Academics5 out of 10
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Resources5 out of 10
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Outcomes5 out of 10
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Value3 out of 10
Rankings
Rankings for University of Northern Colorado within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
Admissions
Admission Standards
- SAT (enrolled mid-50) 950/1190
- ACT (enrolled mid-50) 21/26
- GPA 3.53
Acceptance Rate
- Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
- Enrollment Rate 13%
- Application Fee $50
Applicant Competition Very Low
Annual Cost to Attend
Colorado Resident Tuition
$12,416Out of State Resident Tuition
$27,266Breakdown
- Tuition $12,416
- Books and Supplies $1,200
- Other Fees $3,028
- Room and Board $16,154
- Budget for Other Expenses $3,710
- Total One Year Cost $36,508
- Tuition $27,266
- Books and Supplies $1,200
- Other Fees $3,028
- Room and Board $16,154
- Budget for Other Expenses $3,710
- Total One Year Cost $51,358
Student Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
Popular majors at University of Northern Colorado are General Studies, Health Professions, and Business. 14% of students major in General Studies, 14% in Health Professions, and 12% in Business.
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General Studies 14%
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Health Professions 14%
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Business 12%
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Social Sciences 9%
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Communication 8%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=127741.
GPA calculator: University of Northern Colorado GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026