Manageable graduate debt
Median federal debt at graduation runs below the typical.
This school$20.5k
National avg$26k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$12,010
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,204
Avg On-Campus Living
$15,230
Avg Off-Campus Living
$14,678
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$27,240
Net price (after aid)$18,457
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$14,505
$30k – $48k$15,864
$48k – $75k$16,792
$75k – $110k$19,842
$110k+$22,647
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$52,231
Median debt at graduation$20,470
Est. monthly loan payment$217
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.6×Graduates earn about 2.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants26%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans40%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
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Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
51%
Freshman Retention
74%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
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Aid signal
Online & hybrid options
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Friendly application paths
Common AppTransfer-friendlyInternational
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$12k
Out-of-state
$26.2k
Net price
$18.5k
Pell
26%
Median debt
$20.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$52.2k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
86%
SAT range
970 - 1180
ACT range
17 - 26
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Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
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Areas of study
Social SciencesCommunicationsEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (27)
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About University of Northern Colorado
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- Where is University of Northern Colorado located?
- University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, CO, in the United States.
- What type of institution is University of Northern Colorado?
- University of Northern Colorado is a public university based in CO. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at University of Northern Colorado?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at University of Northern Colorado is approximately 86%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at University of Northern Colorado?
- University of Northern Colorado's published in-state tuition is approximately $12,010 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend University of Northern Colorado?
- University of Northern Colorado reports total enrollment of approximately 8,144 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about University of Northern Colorado?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with University of Northern Colorado.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of University of Northern Colorado are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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