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University of Northern Colorado
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  • 4 Year
  • GREELEY, CO

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade B
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade B minus
  8. Location
    grade C minus
  9. Dorms
    grade A minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade B
  11. Student Life
    grade B minus
  12. Safety
    grade C+

About

501 W 20TH ST
GREELEY, CO 80639
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Big Sky Conference
From University of Northern Colorado

The University of Northern Colorado is a public, doctoral research and educational institution that is home to about 9,000 students and more than 200 undergraduate and graduate programs, many of which are nationally recognized. Our culture is marked by academic excellence in education, health sciences, business, the humanities and the performing and visual arts. We are proud to be an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution and to serve more than 41% of our undergraduates who are the first in their family to attend college.

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University of Northern Colorado Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
91%
SAT Range
970-1210
ACT Range
19-27
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$17,128 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$8,308 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
83%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 153 responses
64%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 175 responses
60%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 174 responses

Majors

B.A. in Geography, University of Northern Colorado

academic spotlight

As a geography major at UNC, you’ll use scientific exploration to study issues like climate change, urbanization, industrial development, population growth and sustainability, migration, landscape transformation and political cooperation. You’ll have access to a state-of-the-art GIS lab and work side-by-side with expert Geography faculty who engage you through research and internships.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
4
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
4
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    37%
  • On Campus
    54%
  • Online
    9%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
4,730 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
584
Undergrads Over 25
13%
Pell Grant
27%
Varsity Athletes
6%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 117 responses
  • Average
    29%
  • There is a lot of diversity on campus!!!
    25%
  • Friendly
    20%
  • Focused
    14%
  • Mullet, business in the front, party in the back
    9%
  • Blue-Collar - Working their way through school
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
64%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 188 responses
Poll
56%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 211 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 120 responses
  • Perfect size campus
    35%
  • Great school but terrible town
    18%
  • Awsome
    11%
  • Close to home
    9%
  • Perfect for me
    7%
  • A school constantly rising in its ranks
    4%
  • Small
    4%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$42,000 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
52%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
83%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 90 responses

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