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University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado 80639

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Known for psychology

University of Northern Colorado is a public institution in Greeley with particular strength in psychology and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1077, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 5.7K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,231 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,457.

Established
1889
Motto
Sapientia in aeternum est
Mascot
Klawz the Bear
Type
Public university
Conference
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference from 1923 to 1972 and the Great Plains Athletic Conference (1972–76)
Division
Division I

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86%Acceptance
1077SAT Avg
5,693Students
14:1Student:Faculty
51%Grad Rate
$52,231Earnings 10yr
$18,457Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Northern Colorado Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate86.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1077

Reading & WritingMid: 555
490600
MathMid: 535
480580

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1726

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

86.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1077

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$12,010
Tuition (out-of-state)$26,204
Room & Board$15,230
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$26,989
Average Net Price$18,457
Median Debt at Graduation$20,470
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,505
$30–48K$15,864
$48–75K$16,792
$75–110K$19,842
$110K+$22,647

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,457

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,805

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

43

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (104)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,693
Gender Split
67% / 33%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 60%
Black 4%
Hispanic 26%
Asian 2%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate51.3%
Freshman Retention74.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,756
8 Years$48,079
10 Years$52,231

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,300
Men
$54,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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Varsity Sports — Bears

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

113High

Estimated from CO state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Denverpop. 710K
49 mi(85 min)
Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
378 mi(655 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
545 mi(945 min)

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