Avg Earnings (5yr)
$43,756
Acceptance Rate
86%
Graduation Rate
52%
Annual Tuition
$12,010
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of Northern Colorado earn a median of $52,231 ten years after entry — 3% below the national median. Acceptance rate 86.4%, average SAT score 1082, in-state tuition $12,010.
At a Glance
Total Students
5,693
Retention Rate
74%
Faculty Ratio
14
Financial Aid
40%
Median Debt
$20,470
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,082
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
490–610
SAT Math (middle 50%)
460–580
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
21–26
Institution Overview
The University of Northern Colorado is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 86.4%. The university enrolls 5,693 students. The annual in-state tuition is $12,010. Approximately 39.7% of students receive financial aid.
Graduation and retention rates are 51.6% and 74.4%, respectively. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $41,691, increasing to $43,756 after five years and $52,231 after ten years. The median student debt is $20,470.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$42k
1 YEAR
$44k
5 YEARS
$52k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, University of Northern Colorado alumni earn a median of $41,691. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $43,756. Ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $52,231. The median debt for graduates is $20,470.
The University of Northern Colorado has a student body of 5,693 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 86.4% and a graduation rate of 51.6%. The retention rate is 74.4%. The in-state tuition is $12,010, and 39.7% of students receive financial aid.
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