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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 9,275 prospective students applied, and 8,425 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,812 enrolled in the school. 9,103 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,334 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $7,596 plus fees of $2,391. University of Northern Colorado is ranked 651 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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University of Northern Colorado is rated within the lower 46% 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 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#651 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#212 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in Colorado
#5 in Best Public Colleges in Colorado
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#33 in Best Value Colleges in Colorado
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 970/1200 |
| ACT | 19/26 |
| GPA | 3.29 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 27, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Colorado Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,391 |
| Room and Board | $11,204 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,068 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,459 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,391 |
| Room and Board | $11,204 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,068 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,717 |
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% |
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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.