School Information

61.9
Total Cost $18,475
Total Enrollment 12,711
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 20 : 1

University of Northern Colorado

http://www.unco.edu
Carter Hall - Rm 4000, Greeley, Colorado 80639
(970) 351-1890

The University of Northern Colorado shall be a comprehensive baccalaureate and specialized graduate research university with selective admission standards. The University shall offer a comprehensive array of baccalaureate programs and master's and doctoral degrees primarily in the field of education. The University of Northern Colorado has statewide authority to offer graduate programs for the preparation of educational personnel.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Other degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At University of Northern Colorado, 85.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 55.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,630), and 45% receive loans ($5,922 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,370. Off campus it is around $8,370.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of Northern Colorado is $13,530 per year.

Yearly Tuition
University of Northern Colorado Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $5,451
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $14,499
Tuition Graduate in State $5,770
Tuition Graduate Out of State $13,847
Living Costs
University of Northern Colorado Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $18,475
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $27,523
Total Expense In State Off Campus $18,475
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $10,105
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $27,523
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $19,153
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 6,136 people applied to University of Northern Colorado. Of the applicants, 92.0% were admitted (90.0% male & 94.0% female ) and 42.0% accepted (43.0% male and 40.0% female)

Of the 10,290 undergraduate students at University of Northern Colorado, 12.0% are part-time. A majority (89.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 60.0% of the 2,421 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     88.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     68.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     41.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     30.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     48.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     49.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline August 1
Admissions Office Phone 970-351-2881
Admissions Office Email admissions@unco.edu
Admissions Office Address University of Northern Colorado Campus Box 10 Greeley, CO 80639
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.unco.edu/admissions/transfer/
Admissions Website http://www.unco.edu/contact.shtml (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.unco.edu/admissions/apply.asp
Application Fee $45

In order to be accepted to University of Northern Colorado, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
University of Northern Colorado SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 590
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 590
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 570
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 25
ACT English (25th Percentile) 19
ACT English (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
 
University of Northern Colorado Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 11
African-American/Black Studies 4
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 7
Biological and biomedical sciences 32 5
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 32 5
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 287
Business Administration and Management, General 287
Communication, journalism, and related programs 202 11
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 127 11
Journalism 75
Education 13 51 175 26
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 15 3
Education, Other 7 4
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 13 18 2
Educational Statistics and Research Methods 5 4
Educational/Instructional Media Design 11
Elementary Education and Teaching 33
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 9
Music Teacher Education 31
Reading Teacher Education 10
Special Education and Teaching, General 20 76 4
English language and literature/letters 58 4
English Language and Literature, General 58 4
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 3
Adult Development and Aging 3
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 36 8
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 12 8
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 2
Spanish Language and Literature 22
Health professions and related clinical sciences 216 75 11
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences 1 5
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 22
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 38
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 26
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 128 28 5
Public Health Education and Promotion 10
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other 1
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 1 30
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor 7
History 79 3
History, General 79 3
Mathematics and statistics 33 11 3
Mathematics and Statistics, Other 3
Mathematics, General 33 11
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 281 30
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 281 30
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 145 61 8
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 128 61 8
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 17
Philosophy and religious studies 7
Philosophy 7
Physical sciences 47 7 3
Chemistry, General 22 5
Chemistry, Other 3
Geology/Earth Science, General 18 2
Physics, General 7
Psychology 7 147 53 18
Counseling Psychology 48 5
Educational Psychology 5 2
Psychology, General 147
School Psychology 7 11
Security and protective services 89
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 89
Social sciences 147 5
Anthropology 13
Economics, General 18
Geography 13
Political Science and Government, General 22
Social Sciences, General 24 5
Sociology 57
Visual and performing arts 144 24 5
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other 13
Fine/Studio Arts, General 106 3
Music, General 25 21 5
 
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