Overview
Enrollment
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 10,152 prospective students applied, and 9,252 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,256 enrolled in the school. 6,880 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,468 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $8,127 plus fees of $2,539. University of Northern Colorado is ranked 617 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
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
Rankings
Rankings for University of Northern Colorado within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#617 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#211 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 | 970/1210 |
| ACT | 19/27 |
| GPA | 3.53 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Colorado Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,539 |
| Room and Board | $12,152 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,290 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,308 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,539 |
| Room and Board | $12,152 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,290 |
| Total One Year Cost | $40,427 |
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.