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University of Northern Colorado

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Rating

Public

Type

15,950

Students

$19,854

Tuition

91%

Acceptance

#1538

Ranking

Midsize City

Campus Setting

Greeley, CO

Carter Hall - Rm 4000, Greeley, CO 80639

University of Northern Colorado is a large public university located in Greeley, CO ranked 17th in Colorado. It has a total of 11,564 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, accepting a bit greater than nine in ten applicants. University of Northern Colorado offers 111 different majors and is best known for its Sustainability Studies program, which is ranked 32nd in the nation. With an annual tuition of $7,596 for in-state students and $19,854 for those from out-of-state, University of Northern Colorado is moderately priced. 49.16% of students graduate beginning the next chapter of their lives, entering the labor force. Open graduating, alumni go on to take in near $42,000 per year, which is 1% above the national median.
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Cost

$22,245
Above Average

University of Northern Colorado

$22,245

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$37,717

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$29,713

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

91%Acceptance
Not Very Selective

University of Northern Colorado

91%

National

69%
Sat

970 - 1200

88% of students submit

Admissions Yield

22%

ACT

17 - 25

24% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$50

Application Website

https://www.unco.edu/apply/

Students

11,564Undergrads
Medium Student Population

Full-Time

99%

Part-Time

1%
Male

35%

In-state

83%

Female

65%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

11%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
7% Business Administration and Management, General7% Kinesiology and Exercise Science6% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse80% Others

7% Business Administration and Management, General

7% Kinesiology and Exercise Science

6% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

80% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

7%

208 Graduates

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

7%

203 Graduates

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

6%

183 Graduates

Special Education and Teaching, General

6%

179 Graduates

Elementary Education and Teaching

5%

151 Graduates

Education, General

4%

124 Graduates

Psychology, General

4%

119 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

4%

110 Graduates

Music, General

3%

97 Graduates

Academics

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Professors
StudentsProfessors17:117:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

17

Number of Library Books

739,901

Academic Spend per Student

$8,517

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

72%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$33,800/Year

University of Northern Colorado

$33,800

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$33,800

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$42,000

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

49%