University of Northern Colorado

#13 in Colorado

4-years Public College In Greeley, CO

University of Northern Colorado (referred to as Northern Colorado) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Greeley, CO. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 tuition & fees at University of Northern Colorado is $12,010 for Colorado residents and $26,204 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 9,380 and student to faculty ratio is 7.14% (14 to 1).The highest degree offered at University of Northern Colorado is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. It offers Master's, and Doctorate (Research) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$12,010 (Colorado Residents) $26,204 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate78.54%
Student Population9,380
Test Scores1,090 (SAT) 24 (ACT)
Graduation Rate51%
Student to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
University of Northern Colorado is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1916 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Northern Colorado is $12,010 for Colorado residents and $26,204 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at University of Northern Colorado is $14,788 for Colorado residents and $25,426 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. University of Northern Colorado offers the alternative tuition plans. 98 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $7,813 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at University of Northern Colorado is 78.54% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.03%. The average SAT score is 1,090 and the average ACT score is 24. University of Northern Colorado accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 9,380 students are attending at University of Northern Colorado (6,728 undergraduate students). There are 441 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 290 part-time faculty working for University of Northern Colorado. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 1,213 (full-time) and 317 (part-time). The graduation rate at University of Northern Colorado is 51% and transfer-out rate is 30%. The retention rate is 75% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
University of Northern Colorado offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. University of Northern Colorado offers ROTC, study abroad, teacher certification program. On University of Northern Colorado campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at University of Northern Colorado
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers