University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 950 and 1190 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 23
Popular programs at University of Northern Colorado
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 178 | |
| 2 | Psychology, General. | 172 | |
| 3 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 164 | |
| 4 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 149 | |
| 5 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 107 | |
| 6 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 96 | |
| 7 | Biology, General. | 83 | |
| 8 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 69 | |
| 9 | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 68 | |
| 10 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 67 | |
| 11 | Communication and Media Studies. | 65 | |
| 12 | History. | 48 | |
| 13 | Economics. | 46 | |
| 14 | Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | 45 | |
| 15 | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 40 | |
| 16 | English Language and Literature, General. | 35 | |
| 17 | Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management. | 34 | |
| 18 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 33 | |
| 19 | Special Education and Teaching. | 30 | |
| 20 | Chemistry. | 29 |
Showing top 20 of 41 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Northern Colorado?
University of Northern Colorado has an acceptance rate of 86% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for University of Northern Colorado?
Admitted students at University of Northern Colorado typically score between 950 and 1190 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Northern Colorado cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at University of Northern Colorado is approximately $17,760 per year.
What is the graduation rate at University of Northern Colorado?
4-year graduation rate data for University of Northern Colorado is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.