University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO · Public · offers Graduate degrees
86%Acceptance rate
$17,760Average net price / year
51%Graduation rate
$52,231Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$20,470Median debt at graduation
5,598Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $12,416
- Out-of-state tuition
- $27,266
- Total cost of attendance
- $29,254
- Room & board
- $16,154
- Books & supplies
- $1,200
- Average net price
- $17,760
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $12,695
- $30–48k
- $13,290
- $48–75k
- $16,038
- $75–110k
- $18,441
- $110k+
- $24,306
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 85.9%
- Average SAT
- 1082
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 490–610
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 460–580
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 21–26
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- First-year retention
- 76%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $43,756
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $52,231
- Median debt (graduates)
- $20,470
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 26%
- Students with federal loans
- 37%
Programs: what graduates earn
55 of 120 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 19 | $109,066 | $54,990 |
| American Sign Language | 11 | $63,623 | $27,599 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 16 | $59,486 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 28 | $59,150 | $52,374 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 34 | $58,436 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 157 | $54,988 | $33,881 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 92 | $50,855 | $29,494 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 95 | $50,573 | $42,776 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 0 | $49,389 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 12 | $48,642 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 72 | $47,217 | $27,138 |
| Education, General | 75 | $46,262 | $34,666 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 6 | $43,319 | — |
| Biology, General | 30 | $42,251 | $27,500 |
| Music | 19 | $28,517 | $38,046 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 4 | $55,526 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 6 | $64,765 | — |
Doctoral degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 23 | $108,582 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 11 | $69,126 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 25 | $63,494 | $73,745 |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,598
- Graduate students
- 3,163
- Part-time
- 8%
- Women / men
- 67% / 33%
- White
- 59%
- Hispanic
- 27%
- Black
- 5%
- Asian
- 2%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $80,892 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 57%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.unco.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Communication & Journalism – 4% of degrees
- Education – 13% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 4% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 6% of degrees
- Physical Sciences – 3% of degrees
- Psychology – 10% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Northern Colorado?
85.9% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1082 on the SAT.
How much does University of Northern Colorado cost?
The average net price after grants is $17,760 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $12,416 and the full cost of attendance is $29,254.
How much do University of Northern Colorado graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $52,231 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
51% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Greeley
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aims Community College Greeley, CO · Public · 3,635 students |
$11,463 | — | 40% | $41,887 |
| Academy of Natural Therapy Inc Greeley, CO · Private for-profit · 13 students |
— | — | — | $25,770 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.