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University of Northern Colorado Trade Programs

University of Northern Colorado is a public institution located in Greeley, CO. A Mid-Sized City offers an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is University of Northern Colorado?

Get in touch with University of Northern Colorado are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	Carter Hall - Rm 4000, Greeley, CO 80639
Phone:	9703511890
Website:	www.unco.edu/
Admissions:	www.unco.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.unco.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into University of Northern Colorado?

You can apply to University of Northern Colorado online at: https://www.unco.edu/apply/

University of Northern Colorado is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Northern Colorado

These are the things University of Northern Colorado requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Northern Colorado?

University of Northern Colorado has an acceptance rate of 86%, which makes it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 13% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

22% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Northern Colorado, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 490 and 610. Math scores were between 460 and 580.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 950 to 1190. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Northern Colorado ranged between 21 and 26.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at University of Northern Colorado can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,809	3,254	85%
Women	7,311	6,299	86%

Can I Afford University of Northern Colorado?

The average net price after aid at University of Northern Colorado is $18,457. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$9,047
In-State Fees	$2,854
Out-of-State Tuition	$24,125
Out-of-State Fees	$2,854
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$11,901
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$26,979

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 18% of students at University of Northern Colorado receive some form of financial aid (1,214 students).

Nearly 88% of students at University of Northern Colorado receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,175 per student.

26% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,930.

Student Loan Debt

37% of University of Northern Colorado undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,675 per year.

University of Northern Colorado Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,539 students enrolled at University of Northern Colorado, all undergraduate. University of Northern Colorado is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,693 undergraduate students at University of Northern Colorado, approximately 34% are male and 66% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Northern Colorado undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	125
Black or African American	244
Hispanic	1,616
White	3,284
American Indian/Alaska Native	17
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	11
Two or More Races	278
Non-Resident	74

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Northern Colorado are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Colorado	1,075
California	26
Texas	15
Washington	14
Florida	11

Additionally, approximately 1.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at University of Northern Colorado

University of Northern Colorado offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

2,859 undergraduate students at University of Northern Colorado took at least one online class — of those, 393 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at University of Northern Colorado

University of Northern Colorado offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Northern Colorado has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.