University of Northern Colorado: Review & Facts

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University of Northern Colorado is a large four-year, public school with 9,380 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1889 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Greeley, Colorado.

Academic Offerings

At University of Northern Colorado you can receive your bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
71
University of Northern Colorado deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 71 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Psychology, Nursing, Management, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at University of Northern Colorado is fair at 75% (close to Colorado average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
75%
Fair
The graduation rate at University of Northern Colorado is below average - 53%. Nearly 30% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Northern Colorado is pretty decent - 14:1. Find out more information regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are high - $21,600 a year. The additional fees at University of Northern Colorado (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $2,600, which makes it a total of $24,200 per year.

Read the details about University of Northern Colorado additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
79%
Doable
According to government data, 10,107 applications were submitted and 7,938 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

University of Northern Colorado might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Northern Colorado in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,900
Medium
University of Northern Colorado offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Northern Colorado, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
University of Northern Colorado provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 3,600 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable: about $6,900 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of Northern Colorado. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, University of Northern Colorado seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Northern Colorado Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Northern Colorado
Carter Hall - Rm 4000
Greeley, Colorado
80639, USA
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