University of Northern ColoradoUniversity of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO · West
- Acceptance rate
- 85.9%
- SAT mid-50
- 950-1190
- Cost after aid
- $17,760
- Graduation rate
- 51%
What University of Northern Colorado says matters
How University of Northern Colorado rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- 9,553 of 10,212
- Yield
- 13%
- 1,243 enrolled
- SAT mid-50
- 960-1170
- ACT mid-50
- 21-26
- CDS year
- 2024-25
Acceptance rate by gender
- Men
- 92%3,248 of 3,514
- Women
- 94%6,296 of 6,687
The full Common Data Set
Every figure University of Northern Colorado published for 2024-25, section by section.
First-Time, First-Year Admission41
Entrance Exams
- ACT
- X
- AP
- X
Applications
- Total first-time, first-year men who applied
- 3,514
- Total first-time, first-year women who applied
- 6,687
- Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied
- 0
- Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied
- 11
- Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
- 3,248
- Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
- 6,296
- Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted
- 0
- Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted
- 9
- Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
- 397
- Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
- 8
- Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
- 828
- Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
- 8
- Total full-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
- 0
- Total part-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
- 0
- Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
- 2
- Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
- 0
- Total first-time, first-year students who applied
- 10,212
- Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
- 9,553
- Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
- 1,243
First-time, first-year Profile
- Submitting SAT Scores
- 0.22
- Submitting ACT Scores
- 0.02
- Submitting SAT Scores
- 278
- Submitting ACT Scores
- 34
- SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
- 960
- SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
- 1,070
- SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
- 1,170
- SAT Math: 25th Percentile
- 460
- SAT Math: 50th Percentile
- 520
- SAT Math: 75th Percentile
- 580
- ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
- 21%
- ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
- 24%
- ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
- 26%
- ACT Math: 25th Percentile
- 19%
- ACT Math: 50th Percentile
- 23%
- ACT Math: 75th Percentile
- 25%
- ACT English: 25th Percentile
- 20%
- ACT English: 50th Percentile
- 24%
- ACT English: 75th Percentile
- 28%
Admission Policies
- Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?
- Yes
Transfer Admission16
Fall Applicants
- Men
- 357
- Women
- 686
- Unknown
- 1,047
- Total
- 335
- Men
- 661
- Another Gender
- 1,000
- Unknown
- 180
- Total
- 321
- Women
- 504
Application for Admission
- Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?
- No
- List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
- 2.00 An applicant with 23 or fewer transferrable semester h -
- Fall
- 6
- Winter
- 1
- Fall
- 12
- Winter
- 1
Transfer Credit Policies
- Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
- 30
Academic Offerings and Policies1
Special Study Options
- Double major
- X
Student Life19
Activities Offered
- Campus Ministries
- X
- Choral groups
- X
- Concert band
- X
- Dance
- X
- International Student Organization
- X
- Jazz band
- X
- Literary magazine
- X
- Marching band
- X
- Music ensembles
- X
- Musical theater
- X
- Opera
- X
- Student government
- X
- Student newspaper
- X
- Student-run film society
- X
- Symphony orchestra
- X
- Television station
- X
Housing
- Apartments for married students
- X
- Apartments for single students
- X
- Special housing for international students
- X
Annual Expenses10
Estimated Expenses
- Transportation:
- 1512.00
- Other expenses:
- 2144.00
- Transportation
- 1700.00
- Other expenses:
- 2044.00
- Transportation:
- 1700.00
- Other expenses:
- 2144.00
Per-Credit-Hour Charges
- PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS:
- 375.00
- In-district:
- 375.00
- In-state (out-of-district):
- 1000.00
- Out-of-state:
- 1000.00
Financial Aid4
Reporting Year
- 2024-2025
- 2024-2025 estimated
Graduating Cohort
- Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
- 924
Aid to Nonresidents
- Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
- 332,516
Institutional Aid
- If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:
- UNC’s Tuition Promise program covers 100% of standard tuition and mandatory student fees for all Colorado residents who meet the eligibility criteria (pursuing a first bachelor’ --- OCR PAGE 35 --- Common Data Set 2024-2025
About University of Northern Colorado
University of Northern Colorado is a small public university in Greeley, CO, in a city setting.
What University of Northern Colorado looks for
University of Northern Colorado admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.
Frequently asked
What SAT score do I need for University of Northern Colorado?
University of Northern Colorado's middle 50% SAT range is 950 to 1190. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for University of Northern Colorado?
Middle 50% ACT range is 21 to 26. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Northern Colorado?
University of Northern Colorado admits roughly 86% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does University of Northern Colorado actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $17,760 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is University of Northern Colorado a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat University of Northern Colorado as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.
