University of Northern Colorado, CO
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of Northern Colorado Rankings
Affordability77
Selectivity26
Retention30
Graduation1
Earnings30
Diversity51
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Northern Colorado
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing11%
Communication, Journalism5%
Education12%
Engineering1%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs16%
History2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting5%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies5%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies10%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences3%
Psychology8%
Social Sciences6%
Visual and Performing Arts8%
Admissions
Getting into University of Northern Colorado
91%
Admission Rate
535
Median SAT Math
555
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)490–580
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)500–610
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Northern Colorado
$10K
In-State Tuition
$22K
Out-of-State Tuition
$23K
Average Total Cost
$14K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $11K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $13K | $18K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $17K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $20K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Northern Colorado
47%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
62%
Repayment Rate
$213
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 30% | 55% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 22% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $13K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 57% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 62% | 48% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 71% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 77% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Northern Colorado
72%
Retention Rate
38%
Transfer Rate
14%
Withdrawal Rate
48%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 28% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 48% | 55% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 49% | 58% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 38% | 53% | 53% |
| Black | 33% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 50% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45% | 50% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 22% | 51% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 40% | 55% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 64% | 55% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 42% | 47% | 44% |
| Other race | 37% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Northern Colorado
93%
Employment Rate
$34K
Median Salary
$22K
25 Pctl Salary
$45K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $22K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $45K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $58K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $38K | $31K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $42K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Northern Colorado
8,903
Undergraduates
72%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
3,205
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 65% | 66% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 35% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 7% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 63% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22% | 21% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 6% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 37% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| >$110K | 26% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
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