Northern Colorado Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 85.85%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1070. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $11,901
- Out-of-State Tuition: $26,979
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Northern Colorado:
- Total Enrollment: 8,869, including 1,553 online students
- 6,480 Undergraduate, 2,389 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 31.7% men, 68.3% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 51%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 32%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 76%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 128 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 15 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 68 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Northern Colorado Overview
University of Northern Colorado (Northern Colorado) is a four-year, public school located in Greeley, CO. University of Northern Colorado was newly upgraded to an R2 University from a Doctoral / Research University (not R1, R2)
in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Northern Colorado's tuition & fees is $11,901 for Colorado residents and $26,979 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 88% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,175.
The school has a total enrollment of 8,869 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
Northern Colorado's acceptance rate is 85.85% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 13.01%. The median SAT score is 1070 and the ACT score is 24.
Northern Colorado ranked 299th in National Universities and 15th in Colorado Colleges rankings. University of Northern Colorado is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Northern Colorado is $11,901 for in-state students and $26,979 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $15,376 for in-state students and $26,446 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $12,286 for Colorado residents and $28,060 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $15,987 for Colorado residents and $27,507 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,901 | $26,979 |
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| Graduate | $15,376 | $26,446 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $12,286 | $28,060 |
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| Graduate | $15,987 | $27,507 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Northern Colorado offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Northern Colorado
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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