Campus & Student Life at University of Northern Colorado

Home to about 8,494 undergraduates in 2020, University of Northern Colorado is a large, public university located in Greeley, Colorado. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, University of Northern Colorado offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by University of Northern Colorado can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our University of Northern Colorado Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of Northern Colorado Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at University of Northern Colorado. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit University of Northern Colorado Disability Services.

University of Northern Colorado for the Military

While not a "service academy", University of Northern Colorado does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit University of Northern Colorado Veteran Services . For more information, check out our University of Northern Colorado for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Northern Colorado

University of Northern Colorado offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Northern Colorado

University of Northern Colorado has a comparatively large, student body. There were 8,494 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 6,726 (79.2%). Part-time attendance was 1,768 (20.8%).

University of Northern Colorado is Ranked #1,240 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, University of Northern Colorado is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank University of Northern Colorado #1240 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at University of Northern Colorado by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the University of Northern Colorado Diversity Guide.

University of Northern Colorado Competes in the NCAA

University of Northern Colorado has a total of 483 student athletes, 259 men and 224 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Northern Colorado Athletics