University of Northern Colorado
tuition & fees
$26,979
graduate tuition & fees
$26,446
acceptance rate
86%
Student Population
8,869
online students
1,553
Number of Programs
128
Financial Aid Amount
$9,175
SAT Scores
1,070
Graduation Rate
51%
University of Northern Colorado is a Public, 4 years college located in Greeley, Colorado. Northern Colorado ranked 428th in National Universities and 16th in Colorado Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 8,869 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Northern Colorado's acceptance rate is 85.85% last year (undergraduate school).
University of Northern Colorado is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of Northern Colorado and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | Carter Hall - Rm 4000, Greeley, CO 80639 |
| Phone | 970-351-1890 |
| WEB | https://www.unco.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.unco.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://www.unco.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.unco.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.unco.edu/financial-aid/resources/net-price-calculator.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.unco.edu/veterans-services/ |
| Athletic | https://www.unco.edu/student-consumer-information/#GradRates |
| Disability Service | https://www.unco.edu/disability-support-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of Northern Colorado is 85.85% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.01%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 85.85 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 13.01 % |
Tuition & Fees
Northern Colorado's 2025 tuition & fees is $11,901 for Colorado residents and $26,979 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.01% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($25,940).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $15,376 for Colorado residents and $26,446 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 4.01% compared to the last year's rate.
| Colorado Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $11,901 | $26,979 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $15,376 | $26,446 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 8,869 students have enrolled at Northern Colorado (2024-2025). Among them, 1,553 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Northern Colorado has 6,480 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 2,389 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 8,869 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 6,480 |
| Graduate Students | 2,389 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,553 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Northern Colorado offers 128 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 15 out of the 128 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Northern Colorado
| Number of programs | 128 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 15 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |