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University of Northern Colorado campus

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University of Northern Colorado

  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
85.9%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹25,61,150Out-of-state
Students
5,598Undergraduates
Students per teacher
14Student to faculty

About

The University of Northern Colorado (UNCO or UNC) is a public university in Greeley, Colorado, United States. It was founded in 1889 as the State Normal School of Colorado and took on its current name in 1970. Approximately 10,000 students are enrolled in six colleges. Extended campus locations are in Loveland, Denver/Aurora, and Colorado Springs. The university has a long history in teacher education. UNCO's 19 athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Big Sky Conference.

Admissions planning estimate

85.9% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 50.9%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 86.43%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 86.4% (8,880/10,274; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

86 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 10,212
Offered a place 9,553
Enrolled 1,243

13% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite950-1190
4001600
ACT composite21-26
136

What a year costs

₹41,91,246 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹25,61,150
  • Housing₹15,17,377
  • Books & supplies₹1,12,718
Sticker price ₹41,91,246
After aid (average) ₹16,68,232

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹11,66,260
Out-of-state ₹25,61,150

Average aid awarded: ₹9,15,179 a year.

Outcomes and support

75.9%
Retention
51.2%
Graduation
60%
Get financial aid
13%
From out of state

One teacher for every 14 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 59.1%
Hispanic 26.7%
Multiracial 5.2%
African American 4.6%
Asian 2.1%
Unknown 0.5%
Native American 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

5 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice
  • Certificate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
American Sign Languagebachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Servicesbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Services, Generalbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Nutrition Sciencesbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Managementbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Sustainability Studiesbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate85.85%
Total Applicants10212
Admitted Applicants9553
Enrolled Applicants1243
Application Fee₹4,697
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %950
SAT Composite 75th %1190
ACT Composite 25th %21
ACT Composite 75th %26

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹11,66,260
Out-of-State Tuition₹25,61,150
Average Housing Cost₹15,17,377
Books & Supplies₹1,12,718
Average Net Price₹16,68,232
Students Receiving Aid60%
Average Aid Awarded₹9,15,179
Out-of-State Students13%

Student Body Diversity

African American4.63%
Asian2.11%
Hispanic26.74%
White59.11%
Multiracial5.16%
Native American0.29%
Pacific Islander0.18%
International1.27%
Unknown Race0.52%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate51.24%
Retention Rate75.85%
Student/Faculty Ratio14:1
Total Undergraduates5598

Contact

Street Address501 20th St
ZIP Code80639
Phone(970) 351-2881
Websitehttps://www.unco.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/