University of Northern Colorado: Admissions, Cost and Majors

What University of Northern Colorado costs

University of Northern Colorado charges $12,416 a year in published tuition and fees for Colorado residents, about $6,208 a semester, and $27,266 a year for students from other states, about $13,633 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $29,254 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $17,465 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

University of Northern Colorado takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, so students from other western states may pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. See the full WUE list →

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Getting into University of Northern Colorado

For fall 2024, University of Northern Colorado received 11,127 applications and admitted 9,553 students, and 1,243 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 950 and 1190.

What University of Northern Colorado students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Northern Colorado (class of 2024, first majors only):

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

Colleges near University of Northern Colorado

Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:

• Colorado State University–Fort Collins, Fort Collins, Colorado: about 23 miles away
• University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado: about 41 miles away
• Regis University, Denver, Colorado: about 46 miles away
• University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, Colorado: about 48 miles away
• Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, Colorado: about 49 miles away
• University of Denver, Denver, Colorado: about 52 miles away

Colleges like University of Northern Colorado

Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:

• The University of Montana, Missoula, Montana: 7,488 undergraduates
• Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, Colorado: 8,143 undergraduates
• Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston, Idaho: 2,385 undergraduates
• Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana: 14,451 undergraduates
• Columbus State University, Columbus, Georgia: 5,625 undergraduates

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FAQ

What is University of Northern Colorado's acceptance rate? 85.9% for fall 2024: 9,553 of 11,127 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at University of Northern Colorado? $12,416 a year for in-state students and $27,266 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Is University of Northern Colorado part of WUE? Yes. It is on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Requirements vary by college, so check with University of Northern Colorado about how to apply and which programs qualify.

How many students go to University of Northern Colorado? About 5,600 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do University of Northern Colorado students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 950–1190.

What is the campus setting at University of Northern Colorado? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.

Sources

• College Navigator: University of Northern Colorado (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
• College Scorecard: University of Northern Colorado
• Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons