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University of Northern Colorado Teaching Programs

University of Northern Colorado is a public institution located in Greeley, CO. A Mid-Sized City provides a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

University of Northern Colorado Rankings

University of Northern Colorado is featured in these rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#7 of 69	State — Colorado
Overall Quality	#16 of 175	Region — Rocky Mountains
Overall Quality	#632 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of Northern Colorado?

Contact details for University of Northern Colorado are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	Carter Hall - Rm 4000, Greeley, CO 80639
Phone:	9703511890
Website:	www.unco.edu/
Admissions:	www.unco.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.unco.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into University of Northern Colorado?

You can apply to University of Northern Colorado online at: https://www.unco.edu/apply/

University of Northern Colorado is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Northern Colorado

Here’s what University of Northern Colorado requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Northern Colorado?

University of Northern Colorado has an acceptance rate of 86%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 13% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

22% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Northern Colorado, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 490 and 610. Math scores were between 460 and 580.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 950 to 1190. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Northern Colorado ranged between 21 and 26.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at University of Northern Colorado vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,809	3,254	85%
Women	7,311	6,299	86%

Can I Afford University of Northern Colorado?

The average net price after aid at University of Northern Colorado is $18,457. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$9,047
In-State Fees	$2,854
Out-of-State Tuition	$24,125
Out-of-State Fees	$2,854
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$11,901
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$26,979

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 18% of students at University of Northern Colorado receive some form of financial aid (1,214 students).

Nearly 88% of students at University of Northern Colorado receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,175 per student.

26% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,930.

Student Loan Debt

37% of University of Northern Colorado undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,675 per year.

University of Northern Colorado Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,539 students enrolled at University of Northern Colorado. University of Northern Colorado is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,693 undergraduate students at University of Northern Colorado, approximately 34% are male and 66% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Northern Colorado undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	125
Black or African American	244
Hispanic	1,616
White	3,284
American Indian/Alaska Native	17
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	11
Two or More Races	278
Non-Resident	74

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Northern Colorado are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Colorado	1,075
California	26
Texas	15
Washington	14
Florida	11

Additionally, approximately 1.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Northern Colorado Graduate Student Diversity

2,451 of University of Northern Colorado’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Northern Colorado, approximately 26% are male and 74% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Northern Colorado graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	71
Black or African American	68
Hispanic	365
White	1,752
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	71
Non-Resident	98

Online Learning at University of Northern Colorado

University of Northern Colorado provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

2,859 undergraduate students at University of Northern Colorado took at least one online class — of those, 393 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 420 students took at least one online class and 1,160 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at University of Northern Colorado

These teaching majors are available at University of Northern Colorado, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Special Education and Teaching	36	112	10	158
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	126	16	8	150
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	68	11	79
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	26	29	—	56
Education, General	—	49	—	49
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	15	3	18
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education	—	15	—	15
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research	—	6	6	12
Educational/Instructional Media Design	—	5	2	7

Academic Programs at University of Northern Colorado

University of Northern Colorado offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Northern Colorado maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.