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University of Northern Colorado
College admissions information for University of Northern Colorado.
General Information
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Contact Information Carter Hall - Rm 4000, Greeley, CO 80639 www.unco.edu admissions.help@unco.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctor's Degree | Type of Institution Public, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered Post-master's certificate | Carnegie Classification Doctoral/Research Universities |
| Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force) Teacher certification Distance Learning opportunities Study abroad | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. University of Northern Colorado FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Dual Credit Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 13,129 (10,783 undergraduate) | Campus Setting City: Small |
| Undergraduate Student Age 89% under 25, 14% over 25 | Campus Housing Yes |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) Click here to apply online | $40 |
| UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006 | |||
| TOTAL | MEN | WOMEN | |
| Number of applicants | 7,533 | 3,073 | 4,460 |
| Percent admitted | 76 | 74 | 77 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 43 | 46 | 42 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school GPA | X | |
| Secondary school rank | X | |
| Secondary school record | X | |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | X | |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | X | |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language) | X | |
| TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS) | ||
| STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES | NUMBER | PERCENT |
| SAT | 630 | 25 |
| ACT | 2365 | 94 |
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | 470 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
| ACT English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 |
| * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. | ||
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $3,950 | $3,837 | $3,370 |
| Out-of-State | $12,530 | $12,381 | $12,260 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $931 | $931 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,832 | $6,412 | $5,954 |
| Other | $3,412 | $3,178 | $2,868 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,832 | $6,412 | $5,954 |
| Other | $3,412 | $3,178 | $2,868 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | $3,412 | $3,178 | $2,868 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| On Campus | $15,294 | $14,358 | $12,603 |
| Off Campus | $15,294 | $13,454 | $12,603 |
| Off Campus with Family | $8,462 | $7,946 | $6,649 |
| Out-Of-State | |||
| On Campus | $23,874 | $22,902 | $21,493 |
| Off Campus | $23,874 | $21,998 | $21,493 |
| Off Campus with Family | $17,042 | $16,490 | $15,539 |
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
Blog
Bears ready for CSU, challenge (Greeley Tribune)
Oct 7 2008
There may never be a good time to play the 13th-ranked team in the country, but for the University of Northern Colorado volleyball team, it might be the perfect time.
Today's events (Greeley Tribune)
Oct 7 2008
University of Northern Colorado Homecoming, today through Saturday. Today: 4 p.m., banner contest. 4:30 p.m., barbecue and opening ceremony, University Center West Patio; 7:30 p.m.
The week in Colorado news: Amendment 46 chugs along, biased professors and CD 4 money
Sep 20 2008
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Aug 5 2008
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