Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001349
- Phone: (970) 521-6600
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
90.84%FINANCIAL AID RATE
93%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
48FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$8,408Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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University of Northern Colorado (NJC)
100 College Avenue, Sterling, CO
UNC is a public institution located in Greeley, CO and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Approximately 13,000 students are enrolled annually at University of Northern Colorado.
Areas of study available at UNC include:
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
- Psychology
The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Students may take either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at UNC. A score in a range of 940 to 1170 on the SAT, or 19 to 25 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. An estimated 70 percent of all applicant were admitted at University of Northern Colorado, with 38 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
Tuition & fees at UNC vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $7,300 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $20,000 for the year. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,000 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.
The mascot for University of Northern Colorado is the "Bears", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
Contact information, tuition information, areas of study, and more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.unco.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the candidates NJC accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at University of Northern Colorado is around 13,000 students, with undergraduate students making up about 76% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $14,600. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $50 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- In-State: $7,600-$9,100
- Out-of-State: $20,000-$23,820
- Charges for part-time students are:
- In-State: $300-$360 per unit
- Out-of-State: $790-$950 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 93% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 88% | $8,554 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 56% | $5,804 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, University of Northern Colorado may offer student services like:
- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Clinical Audiology (Au.D.) Program
- Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Dietetics Program
- English Language Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Master's in Public Health (M.P.H.) Program
- School Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Northern Colorado is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Western Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Big Sky Conference)
- Track and Field (Big Sky Conference)
- Football (Big Sky Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by University of Northern Colorado by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, M)
- Biomedical Science (M)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, M)
- Accounting (M)
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B, M)
- Journalism (B)
Education
Engineering
English Language and Literature
- English (B, M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
- Counseling Psychology (D, M)
- School Psychology (D, M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B, M)
Social Sciences
- Sociology (B, M)
- Economics (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Anthropology (B)
- Geography (B)
- Social Science
Visual and Performing Arts
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B, M)
- Music (B, D, M)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B, M)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to University of Northern Colorado.
- Metropolitan State College of Denver in Grand Junction, CO (49 miles away)
- University of Colorado at Colorado Springs in Denver, CO (104 miles away)
- Colorado State University - Pueblo in Boulder, CO (145 miles away)
- Western State College of Colorado in Thornton, CO (174 miles away)
- Chadron State College in Grand Island, NE (189 miles away)
Also, you can compare schools by looking through our list of colleges & universities:
- Visit the main Colorado colleges & universities profile page
- Compare other Colorado state universities
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001349
- Phone: (970) 521-6600
- School Homepage