Greeley, CO

University of Northern Colorado

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
University of Northern Colorado is a four-year, public school located in Greeley, CO.
It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification.
University of Northern Colorado is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

86% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 11,127 applied, 9,553 accepted, and 1,243 enrolled in Northern Colorado.
407 men and 836 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

1,070 SAT, 24 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,070 and ACT score is 24. The SAT score of 1070 is average, 41 to 50 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total95010701190
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing490550610
Math460520580
ACT Score
Composite212426
Math172225
English202326

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $11,901 for Colorado residents and $26,979 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $15,376 for Colorado residents and $26,446 for others.
Tuition has increased by 4.01% compared to last year at University of Northern Colorado.

Financial Aid

5,863 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $8,160.
For freshmen, 1,137 students (96%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $8,773.

Student Population

A total of 8,869 students enrolled Northern Colorado in 2025.
By gender, 2,808 men and 6,061 women students are enrolled.
There are 6,480 undergraduate and 2,389 graduate students.

128 Major Programs

  • 15 programs through online
  • 68 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Northern Colorado is 51% and the transfer-out rate is 32%.
The retention rate is 76% for full-time and 76% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
51%
Transfer-out Rate
32%
Retention Rate
76%
Students to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 679 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Northern Colorado and the average faculty salary is $81,228. The studetns to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
There are 1,508 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $73,041.
Number of Faculties
679
Average Faculty Salary
$81,228
Number of Staffs
1,508
Average Staff Salary
$73,041

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries

Athletics

University of Northern Colorado is a member of Big Sky Conference (BSC).