University of Northern Colorado Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
78.54%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
15.03%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,193
SAT Scores
1,090
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 10,107 students have applied and 7,938 students have allowed to admit to University of Northern Colorado (Acceptance rate: 78.54%). Northern Colorado's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 15.03 % where 1,193 students have finally enrolled out of 7,938 admitted students.
Northern Colorado acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado.
Northern Colorado enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado.
How to Apply to University of Northern Colorado
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Northern Colorado. Northern Colorado offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| 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/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Northern Colorado and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Northern Colorado is 1,090 and the average ACT score is 24. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Northern Colorado | 1,090 | 24 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado | 1,122 | 69 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Northern Colorado, 421 students submitted SAT scores (36% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,090 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 500 | 550 | 610 |
| Mathematics | 490 | 540 | 590 |
| Total | 990 | 1,090 | 1,200 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Northern Colorado, 81 students submitted ACT scores (7% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 24 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Colorado. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 24 | 27 |
| English | 21 | 24 | 26 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 22 | 28 |
Northern Colorado Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Northern Colorado. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |