| Location: | Rockies |
| Setting: | Large Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Bears |
| Nickname: | UNC |
The University of Northern Colorado, often called UNC or Northern Colorado is a coeducational public institution of higher education and research located in Greeley, Colorado, USA. The Greeley campus is the primary campus though a satellite campus for Urban Education exists in Lowry, Denver, USA. Establish in 1889 as the Colorado State Normal School the University has a strong background in Educating Teachers. The State Normal School was the third public institution of higher education in Colorado. In 1972 legislation passed that changed the name of the School to the University of Northern Colorado to reflect the institution's expanded roles and academic offerings. Despite being a university with many course offerings the nicknames given to the students and teams "teachers" or "normals" reflect the institution's history and excellence in teacher education. The university offers over 100 undergraduate programs in the fields of arts, sciences, humanities, business, human sciences, and education. Undergraduate degrees are typically 4 year programs and degree programs have a strong emphasis in liberal arts education. The university offers more than 100 graduate programs primarily in the field of education. Academic programs are distributed among 5 colleges
The history of The University of Northern Colorado, begins in the late 1880, when citizens of the town of Greeley, Colorado petitions the Colorado Government to create a school for the education of Teachers in their community. In April 1889 Governor Cooper signed a Senate Bill establishing the Colorado State Normal School. Classes began in October of the next year. Since then the institution that is now known as the University of Northern Colorado has been through many changes in focus, architecture, and student ideals.
The University of Northern Colorado opened on October 6, 1890, as the Colorado State Normal School to train qualified teachers for the state's public schools, with a staff of four instructors and 96 students, offering certification after completing a two-year course. Greeley's citizens raised the necessary money for the first building. At that time, certificates were granted upon the completion of a two-year course. In 1911 the school's name was changed to Colorado State Teachers College and offered bachelor degrees after completion of a four-year course. In 1935 the name changed again to Colorado State College of Education to recognize the graduate program, which was started in 1913. In 1957 the name was shortened to Colorado State College to recognize the further growth of programs and offerings. Finally, in 1970 the name was changed to the current University of Northern Colorado.
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 26% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Division I-AA Independents) Basketball (Division I Independents) Baseball (Division I Independents) Track (Division I Independents) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 3,837 | $ 12,381 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 3,192 | $ 11,736 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 645 | $ 645 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,586 | 15% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,247 | 13% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,518 | 29% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,676 | 49% | |
Any Aid: |
74% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 81% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 29% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 470, Math: 460 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 570, Math: 571 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 94% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 19, Verbal: 19, Math: 18 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 24, Verbal: 24, Math: 24 |
| Application Fee: | $ 40.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Recommended |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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It really depends on your major. If you want to be a teacher, or if you are going into music, University of Northern Colorado is the best. It is hard to beat Colorado School of Mines for anything related to chemistry, minerals, or agricultural. Then there is the Airforce Acadamy, one of the best military schools you will find anywhere in the world. Denver University has an excelent visual art school, and an excellent business school. Of course, both CU and CSU are good, well rounded state schools.
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