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University of Northern Colorado

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Greeley, CO

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Located in Greeley, CO, University of Northern Colorado is a public mid-sized school with roughly 5,598 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 86% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Engineering (Engineering), where graduates report median earnings of $95,775/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate86%
SAT range950–1190
ACT range21–26
Undergrads5,598
Yield (admits who enroll)15%
Next deadlineMar 1, 2027 (RD)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$29,254
4-year grad rate51%
Median earnings, 10yr out$52,231

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans37%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out62%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$53,470/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$74,278/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Journalism$57,603/yr
Communication and Media Studies$56,520/yr
Education
Special Education and Teaching$51,008/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$47,303/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$45,008/yr
Engineering
Computer Engineering$95,775/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$46,455/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$83,712/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$57,508/yr
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services$55,946/yr
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General$54,921/yr
History
History$52,423/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$55,282/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$51,939/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
International/Globalization Studies$55,967/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$48,643/yr
Nutrition Sciences$45,979/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management$52,363/yr
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$52,016/yr
Physical Sciences
Physics$73,186/yr
Chemistry$65,414/yr
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$57,989/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$49,455/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$65,783/yr
Economics$65,025/yr
Geography and Cartography$62,369/yr
Anthropology$51,715/yr
Sociology$48,154/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$46,502/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$46,089/yr
Music$37,749/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity3,542
Typical room charge$6,873
Typical board charge$7,066

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Northern Colorado's acceptance rate?

University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO admits approximately 86% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University of Northern Colorado?

Admitted students at University of Northern Colorado typically score between 950–1190 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for University of Northern Colorado?

Admitted students at University of Northern Colorado typically score between 21–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Northern Colorado cost?

University of Northern Colorado's total cost of attendance is reported at $29,254 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for University of Northern Colorado?

University of Northern Colorado's earliest deadline is Mar 1, 2027 (RD), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does University of Northern Colorado require students to live on campus?

No -- University of Northern Colorado doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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