- AcademicsB
- ValueB+
- DiversityB+
- CampusB+
- AthleticsB
- Party SceneB+
- ProfessorsB+
- LocationB-
- DormsA-
- Campus FoodB
- Student LifeB-
- SafetyB-
University of Northern Colorado is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Big Sky Conference
University of Northern Colorado Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
90%
SAT Range
928-1150
ACT Range
19-25
Application Fee
$45
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$13,065/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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- Simple, straightforward student loans with an easy application
- Flexible repayment options, and strong borrower protections
Academics
Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
19:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 84%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.141 responses
- 63%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.145 responses
- 61%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.144 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Business Administration and Management
208 GraduatesLiberal Arts and Humanities
180 GraduatesPsychology
153 GraduatesNursing
145 GraduatesKinesiology and Exercise Science
121 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Safety Studies
98 GraduatesCommunications
86 GraduatesSociology
56 GraduatesEnglish
55 GraduatesDrama and Theatre Production
54 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
8,348Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
8%
Pell Grant
35%
Varsity Athletes
5%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 63%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.158 responses
Poll
- 56%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.181 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$40,200/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
48%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%- 84%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.87 responses
University of Northern Colorado Reviews
2,020 reviews
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My name is Lauren Espinoza and it is my first year at the University of Northern Colorado and so far it has been blissful! Coming into college is a big step up, which can be stressful, scary and exciting all at once. UNC, does an extraordinary job at welcoming incoming students. From exposing you to all activities, clubs, etc. that are provided to filling you with important information necessary to help you transition. I enjoy very much how I feel like I am at home at UNC. Everyone, is very helpful, joyful, energetic and funny. I know that I can count on anybody around campus even though I may not know them. There is a variety of places for one to eat, find resources and places to study and do homework. All races, ethnicities, and cultures are presented throughout the country, allowing us to share and experience from one another.Definitely, a perfect match for me and would not want to change a thing.
UNC has its own charm. The campus is really beautiful and there's a lot of things the school has to offer. I've had overwhelmingly positive experiences here in terms of dorms, food, making friends, professors and learning. It might not be a top-tier school but the welcoming atmosphere is what is most important to my learning. I've made lifelong friends and had a lot of fun. I'd recommend anyone to go here!
UNC is a great undergraduate institution. I enjoyed the four years I spent being able to truly discover who I am, what my morals are, and what I would like to do with my life. The challenging factors of UNC include, primarily, the lack of diversity on the campus. While admissions rates regarding marginalized identity based students is on the rise, UNC fails to harbor safe spaces for those who hold those characteristics. All things considered, I would not trade the four years I spent at UNC for anything. I ultimately made magnificent friends, and learned a lot about myself in the process. UNC is on the up and up, and I cannot wait to see where it goes. Go Bears!