UNCO Description

A mid-sized university, University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado offers rich academics and other opportunities, while still offering the individual attention of a smaller educational community.

Known for its competitive and numerous academic offerings, UNC grants around 200 undergraduate and graduate degrees through five colleges. Many of its programs have received some form of recognition, such as its award-winning Theatre Arts program and its Music program.

The School of Business has also received awards and honors, and the Education division has been honored for its innovative Hispanic education program.

In addition to classroom study, UNC provides research and internship opportunities. Other opportunities at UNC include numerous cultural and recreational activities. Home to performing arts events, over 150 student clubs and organizations, and campus centers such as the Cesar Chavez Cultural Center, UNC’s student life is brimming with life.

Student life offerings provide excursions into nature or nights in town. With a number of hiking, biking and rock-climbing routes, as well as lots of coffee shops, theatres and restaurants the town also offers a vibrant experience.

However, students at UNC never feel shuffled around, lost or like they’re just a number. Professors are highly accessible and are known for their dedication and individual work with students.

Small learning communities also give students the sense of a personalized environment in which to study and make connections Student service counselors at UNC also help personalize the UNC experience, offering individual academic and career counseling based on each student’s goals, talents and needs.

Many students live in campus dorms so that they may have the full UNC experience. The full range of financial aid options are also available to eligible students and include loans, grants, fellowships and scholarships.

Quick Facts about University of Northern Colorado

Location

Rockies

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Bears

Nickname

UNC

Website

www.unco.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Selective

In-State Tuition

$5,996

Out-of-State Tuition

$17,180

Retention Rate

70%

Enrollment

12,377

Year Established

1890

UNCO Ratings & Reviews

Overall School Rating: 5 See all ratings

100% of students gave University of Northern Colorado 5 stars overall.

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Overall Rating:
5

Detailed Ratings

I love this school I can not wait to start. I loved the people they were very open and friendly. I like the music program. I like the psychology program I can get my masters in five years. I like all the things that you can do at the school.

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UNCO Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
10,109
Freshman Class
2,272
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
12,377

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
82%
Graduate
18%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
98%
Part-Time
2%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
90%
Out-of-State
10%

Gender of Students

Women
63%
Men
37%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
3%
Asian
2%
Caucasian
75%
Latino
9%
Other
11%

Students State Origin

Colorado
90%
California
1%
Other
9%

International Students

International
2%
Domestic
98%

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