# University of Northern Colorado

> University of Northern Colorado's acceptance rate is 85.9% (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, 10,152 applicants). It is a public university in Greeley, CO, with 5,598 students. The average net price after grants is $18,711 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 49.3%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $56,980.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-northern-colorado-3001
- Location: Greeley, CO, United States
- Setting: Midsize city
- Control: Public
- Classification: Doctoral/professional university
- Official website: https://www.unco.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 127741
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Admissions

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Applicants | 10,152 |
| Admitted | 9,252 |
| Acceptance rate | 85.9% |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (25th–75th percentile) | 490–610 |
| SAT Math (25th–75th percentile) | 460–580 |
| ACT Composite (25th–75th percentile) | 21–26 |

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $12,882 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $28,370 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $18,711 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 33.2% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 49.3% |
| First-year retention rate | 75.9% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $56,980 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 5,598 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the University of Northern Colorado acceptance rate for 2026?

University of Northern Colorado admitted 85.9% of 10,152 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

### How much is University of Northern Colorado tuition?

In-state tuition at University of Northern Colorado is $12,882 and out-of-state tuition is $28,370 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $18,711 a year.

### What is the average net price at University of Northern Colorado?

The average net price at University of Northern Colorado, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $18,711 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at University of Northern Colorado?

49.3% of first-time, full-time students at University of Northern Colorado graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to University of Northern Colorado?

The closest matches are CU Colorado Springs, Colorado Mesa University, and CU Denver, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-northern-colorado-3001. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.