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University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado 80639

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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
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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate86.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1077

Reading & WritingMid: 555
490600
MathMid: 535
480580

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1726

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

60.0%

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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

11

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

4

Motor Vehicle Theft

5

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

11

Drug Arrests

9

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (104)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

74%

Mixed

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
10 Years$52,231

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

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History & Fun Facts

  • History On April 1, 1889, governor of Colorado Job A.
  • Construction of Cranford Hall, as well as the east and central parts of the school were completed between 1890 and 1895, with the west wing being completed in 1902.
  • The University opened on October 6th, 1890, with Thomas J.
  • Gray acting as the university's first president, and only 4 instructors and 96 students attended the school.
  • On June 5th, 1911, the institution changed its name to the Colorado State Teachers College with House bill 258.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DEN Denver38 mi
SLC Salt Lake City383 mi
ABQ Albuquerque386 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1737 mi · ~50h 11m drive
New York, NY1603 mi · ~46h 19m drive
Hartford, CT1660 mi · ~47h 57m drive
Providence, RI1724 mi · ~49h 48m drive
Albany, NY1599 mi · ~46h 12m drive
Syracuse, NY1476 mi · ~42h 38m drive
Rochester, NY1402 mi · ~40h 30m drive
Buffalo, NY1338 mi · ~38h 39m drive
Philadelphia, PA1552 mi · ~44h 50m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1295 mi · ~37h 25m drive
Harrisburg, PA1458 mi · ~42h 7m drive
Newark, NJ1594 mi · ~46h 3m drive
Washington, DC1469 mi · ~42h 26m drive
Baltimore, MD1485 mi · ~42h 54m drive
Atlanta, GA1207 mi · ~34h 52m drive
Charlotte, NC1345 mi · ~38h 51m drive
Raleigh, NC1447 mi · ~41h 48m drive
Miami, FL1733 mi · ~50h 4m drive
Orlando, FL1553 mi · ~44h 52m drive
Tampa, FL1528 mi · ~44h 9m drive
Nashville, TN1013 mi · ~29h 16m drive
New Orleans, LA1095 mi · ~31h 38m drive
Richmond, VA1472 mi · ~42h 31m drive
Chicago, IL892 mi · ~25h 46m drive
Detroit, MI1127 mi · ~32h 33m drive
Minneapolis, MN660 mi · ~19h 4m drive
St. Louis, MO781 mi · ~22h 34m drive
Kansas City, MO545 mi · ~15h 45m drive
Indianapolis, IN979 mi · ~28h 17m drive
Columbus, OH1143 mi · ~33h 1m drive
Cleveland, OH1199 mi · ~34h 38m drive
Milwaukee, WI883 mi · ~25h 31m drive
Dallas, TX685 mi · ~19h 47m drive
Houston, TX904 mi · ~26h 7m drive
Austin, TX802 mi · ~23h 10m drive
San Antonio, TX836 mi · ~24h 9m drive
Los Angeles, CA864 mi · ~24h 58m drive
San Francisco, CA966 mi · ~27h 54m drive
San Diego, CA871 mi · ~25h 10m drive
Seattle, WA1004 mi · ~29h drive
Portland, OR973 mi · ~28h 7m drive
Denver, CO49 mi · ~1h 25m drive
Phoenix, AZ630 mi · ~18h 12m drive
Salt Lake City, UT378 mi · ~10h 55m drive
Honolulu, HI3361 mi · ~97h 6m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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