University of Northern Colorado

https://www.unco.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,047

2.99% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$19,376

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

85.9%

11,127 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

8,869

67.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

51.2%

992 Graduates

About

University of Northern Colorado is a higher education institution located in Weld County, CO. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Northern Colorado were General Psychology (176 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (155 degrees), and Registered Nursing (146 degrees).

In 2024, 2,444 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Northern Colorado. 71% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,603 degrees), 3.16 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (507 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Northern Colorado is $9,047, which is $−22,873 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Northern Colorado is $9,047, which is $22,873 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,376.

In 2024, 88% of undergraduate students attending University of Northern Colorado received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,047

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Northern Colorado was $9,047. The cost of tuition at University of Northern Colorado is $−22,873 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Northern Colorado (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,376

2024 Value

1.37%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Northern Colorado had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,376. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Northern Colorado grew by 1.37%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Northern Colorado (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,954

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Northern Colorado was of $14,954 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 20.2% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Northern Colorado (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at University of Northern Colorado received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.15% with respect to 2023, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Northern Colorado (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Northern Colorado received 11,127 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 8.3% annual growth. Out of those 11,127 applicants, 9,553 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85.9% acceptance rate.

There were 8,869 students enrolled at University of Northern Colorado in 2024. 22% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Northern Colorado has an overall enrollment yield of 13%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

9,553

Accepted Out of 11,127

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Northern Colorado was 85.9% (9,553 admissions from 11,127 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 86.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 8.3%, while admissions grew by 7.58%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Northern Colorado (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

22%

Submission Percentage (2024)

278

Scores Submitted (2024)

22% of enrolled first-time students at University of Northern Colorado in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Northern Colorado had a total enrollment of 8,869 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Northern Colorado is 5,976 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,893. This means that 67.4% of students enrolled at University of Northern Colorado are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Northern Colorado, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.4% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.37% Two or More Races, 3.9% Black or African American, 2.38% Asian, 0.248% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.158% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Northern Colorado in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.6%), followed by White Male (19.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (18.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.9%), followed by White Male (17.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Northern Colorado in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,869 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Northern Colorado is 5,976 and the part-time enrollment is 2,893. This means that 67.4% of students enrolled at University of Northern Colorado are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Northern Colorado (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Northern Colorado was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of Northern Colorado had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Northern Colorado (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
5,446 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,196 enrolled students
Two or More Races
388 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Northern Colorado is 61.4% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.37% Two or More Races, 3.9% Black or African American, 2.38% Asian, 0.248% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.158% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 69 students (0.778%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1,028 more women than men received degrees from University of Northern Colorado. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Northern Colorado is white (1,603 degrees awarded). There were 3.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (507 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Northern Colorado is General Psychology (176 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (155 degrees) and Registered Nursing (146 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Northern Colorado, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (141 degrees awarded), Education (544 degrees), and History (53 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Northern Colorado are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,658,066 people), Secondary school teachers (570,587 people), Education administrators (331,692 people), Other managers (258,683 people), and Special education teachers (230,656 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Northern Colorado in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (141 degrees awarded), Education (544 degrees), History (53 degrees), Psychology (289 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (36 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Northern Colorado are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at University of Northern Colorado are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (141 degrees awarded), Education (544 degrees), History (53 degrees), Psychology (289 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (36 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Northern Colorado are Elementary & secondary schools (3,230,212 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (506,910 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (381,966 people), Outpatient care centers (266,612 people), and Individual & family services (189,229 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Northern Colorado.

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
61 degrees awarded
General Studies
20 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of Northern Colorado was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 61 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at University of Northern Colorado according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

708

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,736

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 708 degrees were awarded to men at University of Northern Colorado, which is 0.408 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,736).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Northern Colorado by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 127 degrees were awarded to men at University of Northern Colorado in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.941 times less than the 135 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 144 degrees were awarded to men at University of Northern Colorado in General Special Education & Teaching, which is 10.3 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 37% of students graduating from University of Northern Colorado completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (57.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of Northern Colorado is Female and White (57.9% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,603 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
507 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
104 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Northern Colorado is white (1,603 degrees awarded). There were 3.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (507 degrees).

1.15% of degree recipients (28 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,576 degrees awarded
White Female
1,503 degrees awarded
White Female
1,467 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Northern Colorado is white female (1,576 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,503 degrees).

Operations

University of Northern Colorado has an endowment valued at nearly $120M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.63M (2.19%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of Northern Colorado had a total salary expenditure of 229M. University of Northern Colorado employs 156 Professors, 92 Associate professors and 89 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Northern Colorado are Male Professor (88), Female Professor (68), and Female Associate professor (54).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Northern Colorado are: Service, with 209 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 177 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 111 employees.

Endowment

$120M

2024 Endowment

6.64%

growth from 2023

University of Northern Colorado has an endowment valued at about $120M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Northern Colorado grew 6.64% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $132M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Northern Colorado (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$9.22M - Federal
$61M - State
$79.6k - Local

As of 2024, University of Northern Colorado received $9.22M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $61M from state grants and contracts, and $79.6k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$109M

2024 Salaries

6.72%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Northern Colorado paid a median of $109M in salaries, which represents 47.5% of their overall expenditure ($229M) and a 6.72% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.8% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.74% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$32M

Instructional Salaries

390

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Northern Colorado paid a total of $32M to 390 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Northern Colorado were Service with 209 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 177 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 111 employees.

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