University of Northern Colorado: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1364 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #368 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #331 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 38 | In Colorado |
| #120 of 1,039 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 85 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 79%
- Undergraduates
- 6,728
- Graduates
- 2,652
- Male:Female Ratio
- 30:70
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- unco.edu
University of Northern Colorado Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Northern Colorado has an acceptance rate of 79% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 76% | 80% |
| Applicants | 10,107 | 3,575 | 6,525 |
| Admissions | 7,938 | 2,712 | 5,226 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,181 | 412 | 769 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 12 | 6 | 6 |
3,314 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,594 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
421 or 36%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 990
or below
75% of them
had 1200
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Northern Colorado are 990-1200 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
81 or 7%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Northern Colorado are 20-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5984 (64%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2119 (23%) |
| Two or more races | 386 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 373 (4%) |
| Asian | 208 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 188 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 78 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 13 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,813
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,750 | $11,628 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,750 | $11,628 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $22,140 | $21,762 |
| Fee in-district | $2,582 | $2,238 |
| Fee in-state | $2,582 | $2,238 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,582 | $2,238 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,542 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,939 |
| Room charge | $6,873 |
| Meal charge | $7,066 |
University of Northern Colorado majors
University of Northern Colorado has granted 1,812 bachelor's degrees across 45 programs, 905 master's across 40 programs, and 84 doctorate degrees across 16 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Northern Colorado.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 144 | 79 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 178 | 23 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 107 | 69 | 8 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 30 | 146 | 8 |
| Psychology, General | 166 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 131 | 13 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 100 | 5 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 83 | 17 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 86 | 7 | |
| Education, General | 80 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 67 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 66 | ||
| Music, General | 28 | 32 | 6 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 65 | 1 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 50 | 11 | |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 45 | 5 | |
| History, General | 46 | 4 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 42 | 4 | |
| Economics, General | 45 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 27 | 17 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 42 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 35 | 5 | |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 39 | ||
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 15 | 22 | |
| Educational Psychology | 32 | 2 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 33 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 32 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 29 | 1 | |
| Sociology, General | 26 | 2 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 22 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 20 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 18 | ||
| Journalism | 18 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 12 | 5 | 1 |
| Anthropology, General | 17 | ||
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 17 | ||
| School Psychology | 14 | 3 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 16 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 13 | 2 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 15 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 11 | 3 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 14 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 14 | ||
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education, Other | 13 | ||
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American & Chicano Studies | 13 | ||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 12 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 12 | ||
| Accounting | 11 | ||
| Educational Statistics and Research Methods | 5 | 6 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 11 | ||
| Geography | 11 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | ||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 10 | ||
| Physics, General | 10 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 9 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 2 | 7 | |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 7 | ||
| Education, Other | 6 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 6 | ||
| Nursing Science | 6 | ||
| Philosophy | 6 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 5 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 5 | ||
| Applied Psychology | 4 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 4 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 4 | ||
| European Studies & Civilization | 4 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 4 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 3 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 2 | ||
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,812 | 905 | 84 |
University of Northern Colorado has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 45% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 46% | 55% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Northern Colorado has published 7,360 scientific papers with 101,840 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Medicine, Political Science, Sociology, Computer Science, Law, Biology, Philosophy, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 64 | 260 |
| 1992 | 94 | 307 |
| 1993 | 96 | 327 |
| 1994 | 95 | 397 |
| 1995 | 111 | 415 |
| 1996 | 105 | 479 |
| 1997 | 102 | 499 |
| 1998 | 96 | 632 |
| 1999 | 102 | 655 |
| 2000 | 106 | 794 |
| 2001 | 110 | 856 |
| 2002 | 108 | 940 |
| 2003 | 115 | 996 |
| 2004 | 126 | 1097 |
| 2005 | 136 | 1387 |
| 2006 | 142 | 1556 |
| 2007 | 127 | 1915 |
| 2008 | 165 | 2174 |
| 2009 | 171 | 2727 |
| 2010 | 216 | 2807 |
| 2011 | 276 | 3270 |
| 2012 | 256 | 3767 |
| 2013 | 272 | 4363 |
| 2014 | 323 | 4686 |
| 2015 | 304 | 4875 |
| 2016 | 309 | 4944 |
| 2017 | 350 | 5317 |
| 2018 | 349 | 6078 |
| 2019 | 319 | 6791 |
| 2020 | 283 | 8008 |
| 2021 | 298 | 8338 |
| 2022 | 240 | 8133 |
| 2023 | 257 | 7987 |
University of Northern Colorado alumni
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Justin Gaethje
- Enrolled in the University of Northern Colorado
- Studied in 2007-2011
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighter
- Biography
-
Justin Ray Gaethje is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional competitor since 2011, he is a former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion, and the current UFC BMF Champion. He is the second fighter in the history of the UFC to be awarded the BMF championship after winning the title at UFC 291. As of August 1, 2023, he is #2 in the UFC lightweight rankings.
-
Chesley Sullenberger
- Enrolled in the University of Northern Colorado
- In 1979 graduated with Master in Public Administration
- Occupations
- expertdiplomataircraft pilotvisiting scholarmilitary officer
- Biography
-
Chesley Burnett "Sully" Sullenberger III is a retired American fighter pilot, diplomat, and airline pilot. He is best known for his actions as captain of US Airways Flight 1549. In 2009 he ditched the plane, landing on the Hudson River after both engines were disabled by a bird strike. All 155 people aboard survived. Sullenberger became an outspoken advocate for aviation safety and helped develop new protocols for flight safety. He served as the co-chairman, along with his co-pilot on Flight 1549, Jeffrey Skiles, of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)'s Young Eagles youth introduction-to-aviation program from 2009 to 2013.
-
Greg Germann
- Occupations
- television actorvoice actorfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
Gregory Andrew Germann is an American actor who is known for playing Richard Fish on the television series Ally McBeal, which earned him a Screen Actors Guild award. He also is known for his roles as Eric "Rico" Morrow on the sitcom Ned & Stacey, Tom Koracick in Grey’s Anatomy and as Hades in Season Five of Once Upon a Time.
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Dominic Breazeale
- Occupations
- boxerplayer of American football
- Biography
-
Dominic Angelo Breazeale is an American former professional boxer. He has challenged twice for heavyweight world titles; the IBF title in 2016 and the WBC title in 2019. As an amateur, he represented the United States at the 2012 London Olympics.
General info
| Alternative names | UNC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1889 |
| Motto | Sapientia In Aeterum Est Wisdom is Eternal |
| Colors | navy blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,274 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | Carter Hall - Rm 4000 Greeley, Colorado, 80639 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 109,000 |
| Phone | 9703511890 |