- Photos
-
-
_
U.S. News Rankings
| Ranking score and category | |||||
|
|||||
Summary
University of Northern Colorado is a public institution that was founded in 1890. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,231, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 243 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Northern Colorado's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $6,514 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $17,788 (2012-13).
The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) campus is located in the city of Greeley, about 50 miles northeast of Denver. Undergraduates at University of Northern Colorado can choose from more than 100 bachelor’s degree programs. The school also offers more than 100 master’s degree programs, including in education and health. UNC is home to the Marcus Garvey Center for Black Cultural Education and the Cesar Chavez Cultural Center, which supports Latino and Hispanic students. Students can also check out UNC campus centers for Native American, Asian, and Pacific cultures.
Outside the classroom, University of Northern Colorado students can get involved in approximately 150 organizations, about 20 fraternities and sororities, and the student senate. Student athletes can try out for the UNC Bears varsity sports teams, which compete in various conferences of the NCAA Division I. Notable UNC alumni include actor Greg Germann, who appeared in the Ally McBeal television series, as well as the film Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.
| School mission and unique qualities (as provided by the school): | |
|
The University of Northern Colorado is a comprehensive baccalaureate and specialized graduate research university with a continuing commitment to it historical role in the preparation of educators. The University offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs in arts, sciences, humanities, business, human sciences, and education. The array and quality of UNC programs provides a unique resource to Colorado. The University offers more than 2,000 academic courses annually and enrolls approximately 13,000 students. UNC is located in the city of Greeley, Colorado, about one hour north of Denver, Colorado, and one hour east of Rocky Mountain National Park. The 236-acre campus has two distinct, adjacent parts. Both have residence halls and classroom buildings. The central campus features tree-lined walks with older buildings while the west campus is distinguished by modern buildings. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1890 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | $77,173,142 |
Applying
When applying to University of Northern Colorado, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at University of Northern Colorado is $45. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 72.8 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 72.8% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of Northern Colorado is 20:1, and the school has 20.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Northern Colorado include: Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other; Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other; Social Sciences, Other; and Communication and Media Studies. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 69.8 percent.
Student Life
University of Northern Colorado has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,231, with a gender distribution of 38.2 percent male students and 61.8 percent female students. At this school, 31.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 69.0 percent of students live off campus. University of Northern Colorado is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 12,599 |
| Student gender distribution | |
|
|
|
| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | |
|
|
|
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | |
|
|
|
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
University of Northern Colorado offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, and health insurance. University of Northern Colorado also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at University of Northern Colorado, 46 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at University of Northern Colorado.
| Students who have cars on campus | 46% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
More About Campus Info & Services
Paying for School
At University of Northern Colorado, 63.8 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $3,603.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $6,514 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $17,788 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $9,838 (2012-13) |
| Financial aid statistics | |
|
|
|
* Overview details based on 2011 data
