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Overview

 University of Northern Colorado
Location Greeley, CO
Setting Small City
Enrollment 9,067
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #688
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website unco.edu
Team Colors          

Costs

 University of Northern Colorado
Tuition (In State) $9,296
Tuition (Out of State) $23,490
Room & Board $15,230
Avg Net Price $19,115
Avg Grant Aid $8,773
% Receiving Grant Aid 94%

Admission

 University of Northern Colorado
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 10,274
Admitted 8,880
Acceptance Rate 86.4%
Enrolled % 13.8%
Avg High School GPA 3.53
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Easy
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 17/26
SAT Range 970/1180
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Aug 1, 2026

Academics

 University of Northern Colorado
Student to Faculty Ratio 14:1
Popular Majors
  • General Studies (14%)
  • Health Professions (14%)
  • Business (12%)
  • Social Sciences (9%)
  • Communication (8%)

Outcomes

 University of Northern Colorado
Graduation Rate 46%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $44,600
Making Student Loan Payments 62%
Median Student Loan Debt $21,970
Median Loan Payment $227

Diversity

 University of Northern Colorado
% Men 7%
% Women 20%
Racial Diversity High
HBCU No
% White 56%
% Black 4%
% Hispanic 18%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 4%
% International 1%
% Unknown Race 15%

Students

 University of Northern Colorado
% In-State 84%
% Out-of-State 15%

Campus

 University of Northern Colorado
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/