The main campus of Northern Colorado is in Greeley, Colorado (a small city). The school is a public school. Northern Colorado offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to media, mathematics, music, drama and performing arts, fine arts, nutrition and exercise therapy, and liberal arts.
Northern Colorado does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 470 to 570. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 460 or more.
Northern Colorado offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 13,622 enrolled students.
Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the Division I Independents and Division I-AA Independents for major sports.
Northern Colorado offers comparatively low-priced tuition.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Northern Colorado
Carter Hall - Rm 4000
Greeley, CO 80639
General Phone: (970) 351-2881
Admissions Phone: (970) 351-2881
Financial Aid Phone: (970) 351-2502
http://www.unco.edu
Northern Colorado awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 752 | interdisciplinary studies, sociology, English, history, social services, political science, foreign language and literature, economics, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 476 | special ed, reading teaching, elementary school teaching, educational administration, school counseling, music teaching, educational statistics, instructional media design, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 266 | psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, educational psychology |
| Business And Management | 266 | business management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 265 | exercise science, vocational counseling, dietitian, parks and recreation management, rehabilitation |
| Media | 195 | communication studies, journalism |
| Science | 113 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics, chemistry courses, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 96 | registered nursing |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 95 | speech pathology, audiology |
| Music | 82 | music |
| Fine Arts | 70 | fine arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 66 | drama, stagecraft |
| Mathematics | 53 | mathematics, mathematics and statistics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 32 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Adminstration | 25 | public health education |
| Family And Social Work | 14 | adult development and aging, human services |
| Religion And Philosophy | 12 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Northern Colorado in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,047 | 39 |
| Master's degree | 714 | 32 |
| Doctor's degree | 75 | 17 |
| Post-master's certificate | 42 | 2 |
In 2005, Northern Colorado had a total enrollment of 13,622 students (11,955 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 73% |
| Graduate | 27% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 89% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 72 % |
Northern Colorado offers campus housing for 3,141 of its 11,955 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Greeley, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,953 | 5,632 | 81% | 2,441 | 43% |
| Men | 2,763 | 2,146 | 78% | 968 | 45% |
| Women | 4,190 | 3,486 | 83% | 1,473 | 42% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 571 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 29% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (970) 351-2881
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,837 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,381 |
| Room and board | $ 6,412 |
| Room charge | $ 3,150 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,262 |
| Books and supplies | $ 931 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,178 |
Financial Aid:
Northern Colorado participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 134900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (970) 351-2502
Northern Colorado has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 108 | $69,906 | 53 | $65,887 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 40 | $53,317 | 46 | $51,638 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 38 | $46,716 | 48 | $45,289 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $43,265 | 8 | $34,693 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 26 | $34,860 | 41 | $35,164 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 216 | $58,042 | 196 | $49,798 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Division I-AA Independents |
| Basketball | Division I Independents |
| Baseball | Division I Independents |
| Track | Division I Independents |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 147 | 116 | 263 |
| Football | 76 | 0 | 76 |
| Track | 8 | 18 | 26 |
| Basketball | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 32 | 85 | 117 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational Statistics and Research Methods
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Human Services, General
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Geography
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northern Colorado Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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