University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO · City · 5,598 students
HSI
4
YearPublic
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Greeley, CO, 80639 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
DEN · Denver
38 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$29,254
Out-of-state COA
$44,104
Avg net price
$17,760
Room & board
$16,154
In-state tuition
$12,416
Out-of-state tuition
$27,266
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$12,695
$30–48k
$13,290
$48–75k
$16,038
$75–110k
$18,441
$110k+
$24,306
Admissions
Admit rate
86%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1082
Reading 490–610
Math 460–580
ACT midpoint
23
Composite 21–26
English 20–26
Math 17–25
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
University of Northern Colorado accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
51%
1st-yr retention
76%
Transfer-out rate
33%
Consumer completion
58%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
53%
Transferred
34%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
12%
Median earnings (6yr)
$43,756
Median earnings (10yr)
$52,231
Median debt
$20,470
Monthly loan payment
$217
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$23,741
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,000
Student Body
Men 33%Women 67%
14
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
26%
First-generation
35%
Median family income
$51,738
Independent students
17%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
8%
Race & ethnicity
White
59%
Hispanic
27%
Black
5%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$43,756
10 years after entry
$52,231
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Institutional
Endowment
$120M
Classification
Doctoral/Professional
Full-time faculty
57%
Avg faculty salary
$8,988/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,378
Federal loan rate
37%
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