Academics at University of Northern Colorado

All About Academics

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at University of Northern Colorado — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Each topic below links to a dedicated page with the full detail:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty Resources

With 14 students per faculty member, University of Northern Colorado is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. University of Northern Colorado employs 57% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition report.

Most Popular Majors

University of Northern Colorado offers 51 majors with reported completions across 20 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at University of Northern Colorado are shown below:

The most popular majors at University of Northern Colorado, measured by graduates, are listed below.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors report.

More to Consider

As you weigh academic life at University of Northern Colorado, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Looking for flexibility? University of Northern Colorado may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 3,252 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well University of Northern Colorado retains and graduates its students — 76% of full-time freshmen return). Explore graduation rates.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of University of Northern Colorado.

Explore Further at University of Northern Colorado

Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic:

• Majors & Degree Programs at University of Northern Colorado — majors, concentrations and completions in detail
• Faculty Composition at University of Northern Colorado — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation and Retention at University of Northern Colorado — graduation outcomes and retention detail
• Distance Learning at University of Northern Colorado — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation Detail at University of Northern Colorado — regional and program accreditation status