Applying to University of Northern Colorado
The acceptance rate at University of Northern Colorado was 87.70% - 9,149 students were applied and 8,024 were admitted to the school. Based on the rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into the school. The yield, also know as enrollment rate, is 22% where 1,357 out of 8,024 admitted students were enrolled.
The average SAT score is 1,090 and the ACT score is 23 at the school.
Below tables and charts analyze the admission stats including test scores, admission requirements, and statistics
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Admissions Information
The application fee is $50 for applying undergraduate school and $50 for graduate school at University of Northern Colorado. Next table presents general admission information.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | https://www.unco.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://www.unco.edu/apply/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate (Research) |
Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2020-21, the acceptance rate is 87.70% and the yield is 16.91%. 3,185 men and 5,964 women applied to University of Northern Colorado and 2,678 men and 5,346 women students were accepted. Among them, 431 men and 926 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2020).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield (also known as enrollment rate).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 9,149 | 3,185 | 5,964 |
| Admitted | 8,024 | 2,678 | 5,346 |
| Enrolled | 1,357 | 431 | 926 |
| Acceptance Rate | 87.70% | 84.08% | 89.64% |
| Yield | 16.91% | 16.09% | 17.32% |
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
For the academic year 2020-2021, 1,210 students (89% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 296 students (22%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees. For score submitters, SAT 75th percentile score of Evidence-Based Reading/Writing is 610 and the 25th percentile is 490. The SAT Math score is 590 (75th) and 490 (25th). The submitted ACT composite score is 26 (75th percentile) and 19 (25th percentile).
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 490 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 25 |
| ACT English | 18 | 26 |
The submitted SAT and ACT scores of admitted students at University of Northern Colorado are low when comparing similar colleges (SAT: 1,151, ACT: 67 - Public Research University (high research activity)).
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), and Completion of College Preparatory Program to its applicants.The school recommends to submit High School GPA and High School Rank. The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Northern Colorado.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Recommended |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
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