University of Northern Colorado
PublicGreeley, CO
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
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Regular Decision: Mar 1, 2027
Confirm on University of Northern Colorado's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $14,850 more per year in tuition and fees (2.2x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
University of Northern Colorado takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Pacific territories pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. Each school sets its own requirements, often a GPA minimum, and some majors are left out.
Where do you stand against University of Northern Colorado's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Northern Colorado weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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.
Does University of Northern Colorado offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- University of Northern Colorado takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Northern Colorado?
For 2024-25, University of Northern Colorado's published tuition and required fees were $27,266 for out-of-state students and $12,416 for in-state students -- $14,850 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for University of Northern Colorado?
University of Northern Colorado's deadlines are Regular Decision Mar 1, 2027, 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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