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University of Northern Colorado admits 86% of those who apply, which makes it open to most applicants. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 1082 out of 1600 (midpoints: 555 in reading and writing, 535 in maths). The midpoint ACT score is 23 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees, students from Colorado | $12,882 |
| Tuition and fees, students from elsewhere | $28,370 |
| Room and meals on campus | $17,064 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $30,741 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $18,711 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off (for a public college, students from inside the state). It is about the same as the median net price of colleges in Colorado on this site ($18,422). International students are normally charged the out-of-state tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $14,903 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $15,715 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $15,834 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $19,030 |
| Above $110,000 | $25,151 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | CO median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 76% | 71% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 49% | 47% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $56,980 | $55,168 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $19,500 | $20,500 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in Colorado and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
33% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 35% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 67% women and 33% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 11 of the 31 colleges in Colorado on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 3,079.
Other colleges in Colorado of a similar size
- Colorado Christian UniversityLakewood, private nonprofit
- University of DenverDenver, private nonprofit
- Colorado School of MinesGolden, public
- Colorado State University GlobalDenver, public
- United States Air Force AcademyUSAF Academy, public
- Fort Lewis CollegeDurango, public
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of University of Northern Colorado?
University of Northern Colorado admits 86% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at University of Northern Colorado?
Published tuition and fees are $12,882 a year for students from Colorado and $28,370 for others. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of University of Northern Colorado?
49% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.