Overview
Student Population
Located in Greeley, Colorado, University of Northern Colorado is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 9,149 prospective students applied, and 8,024 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,357 enrolled in the school. 7,705 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,755 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $7,596 plus fees of $2,466. University of Northern Colorado is ranked 600 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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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. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Northern Colorado within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#600 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#219 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in Colorado
#5 in Best Public Colleges in Colorado
#33 in Best Value Colleges in Colorado
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 980/1200 |
| ACT | 19/26 |
| GPA | 3.47 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 27, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Colorado Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,466 |
| Room and Board | $11,310 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,104 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,676 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,466 |
| Room and Board | $11,310 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,104 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,934 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 14% |
| Health Professions | 14% |
| Business | 12% |
| Social Sciences | 9% |
| Communication | 8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=127741 IPEDS survey data for University of Northern Colorado.
Current students may use the University of Northern Colorado GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.