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University of Northern Colorado (UNC)
- Carter Hall - Rm 4000
- Greeley, CO 80639
- OPEID College Code: 00134900
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- General Phone: (970) 351-1152
- President: Kay Norton
- Website: www.unco.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 12,702
- College Alias: UNC
- College Mascot: Bears
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - UNC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Doctoral/Research Universities
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.unco.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,464 | 3,699 | 6,163 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,165 (88%) | 3,435 (93%) | 5,600 (91%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 884 (41%) | 1,359 (40%) | 2,243 (40%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 497 | 22% |
| ACT ® Exam | 2,102 | 94% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 460 | 580 |
| SAT ® Math | 460 | 580 |
| SAT ® Writing | 470 | 585 |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UNC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 71%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 46% | 15% | 17% | 32% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,930 | $2,907 | $2,381 | $2,391 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.1% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Number in Default | 100 | 95 | 60 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,188 | 2,768 | 2,499 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,313 | $3,950 | $3,837 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,892 | $12,530 | $12,381 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,135 | $1,100 | $931 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,342 | $6,832 | $6,412 |
| Other Expenses | $4,112 | $3,412 | $3,178 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,342 | $6,832 | $6,412 |
| Other Expenses | $4,112 | $3,412 | $3,178 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,112 | $3,412 | $3,178 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,902 | $15,294 | $14,358 |
| Out of State | $25,481 | $23,874 | $22,902 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,902 | $15,294 | $14,358 |
| Out of State | $25,481 | $23,874 | $22,902 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,560 | $8,462 | $7,946 |
| Out of State | $18,139 | $17,042 | $16,490 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 12,702 Undergraduate: 10,416 Graduate: 2,286
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 4,636 Female: 8,066
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,061 Female: 6,355
- Graduate Gender Male: 575 Female: 1,711
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 10,101 Part-Time: 2,601
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 9,244 Part-Time: 1,172
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 857 Part-Time: 1,429
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 227 | 2% |
| American Indian | 178 | 1% |
| Black | 341 | 3% |
| Asian | 348 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 917 | 7% |
| White | 9,686 | 76% |
| Unknown | 1,005 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 257 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,914 | 31% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,504 | 28% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,958 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,121 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 567 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 403 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 597 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 367 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 14 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,509 | 1,208 | 301 |
| Faculty Status | 661 | 438 | 223 |
| Tenured Faculty | 210 | 210 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 241 | - | 241 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 661 | 438 | 223 |
| Primarily Instruction | 661 | 438 | 223 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 101 | 101 | - |
| Other Professionals | 355 | 342 | 13 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 392 | 327 | 65 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 144 | 108 | 36 |
| Skilled Crafts | 36 | 36 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 210 | 181 | 29 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,488 (438) | $62,918 (214) | $54,255 (224) |
| Professor | $75,922 (147) | $77,324 (92) | $73,577 (55) |
| Associate Professor | $60,108 (84) | $60,690 (41) | $59,553 (43) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,520 (128) | $49,989 (57) | $49,143 (71) |
| Instructor | $42,777 (7) | - (-) | $42,777 (7) |
| Lecturer | $38,472 (72) | $42,206 (24) | $36,605 (48) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,488 (438) | $62,918 (214) | $54,255 (224) |
| Professor | $75,922 (147) | $77,324 (92) | $73,577 (55) |
| Associate Professor | $60,108 (84) | $60,690 (41) | $59,553 (43) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,520 (128) | $49,989 (57) | $49,143 (71) |
| Instructor | $42,777 (7) | - (-) | $42,777 (7) |
| Lecturer | $38,472 (72) | $42,206 (24) | $36,605 (48) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,295,629 | $1,287,431 | $1,008,198 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 56% | 44% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 433 | 240 | 193 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 380 | 216 | 164 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 15 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 123 | 48 | 75 |
| Football | 95 | 95 | - |
| Golf | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| Soccer | 23 | - | 23 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 33 | - | 33 |
| Tennis | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Wrestling | 28 | 28 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $50,002 | $43,589 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $20,125 | $15,762 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 58 | 31 | 27 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 66%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 41%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 48% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 41% |
| Female | 53% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | 46% |
| Black | 37% |
| Asian | 53% |
| Hispanic | 47% |
| White | 49% |
| Unknown | 43% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 30% |
| 5 Years | 45% |
| 6 Years | 48% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 62 | 66 |
| Liquor Related | 162 | 121 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 46 | 52 |
| Liquor Related | 110 | 89 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 6 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 22 | 48 |
| Vehicle Theft | 6 | 8 |
| Arson | - | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 21 | 28 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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