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University of Northern Colorado Entering Class Stats & Admissions Data

How Do You Compare to University of Northern Colorado’s Other Incoming Students?

Examine the admissions data of recent incoming classes to gain a clearer insight into your probability of being accepted at University of Northern Colorado, situated in Greeley, CO.

On this page you’ll find:

• What Admissions Stats Mean for You
• Selectivity of University of Northern Colorado
• Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at University of Northern Colorado
• Male to Female Ratio of Applicants
• Average SAT & ACT Scores
• Helpful Resources

Understanding Admissions Statistics

Reviewing the admissions stats can help you determine your likelihood of acceptance. Take a look at the SAT and ACT scores of previous applicants to help you understand your chances of being accepted. If you find your scores are lower than the average freshman, try retaking the exam to better your score or reviewing colleges looking for scores matching your own.

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Selectivity: What’s the Acceptance Rate for Students?

Selectivity measures how competitive it is to gain admission to a school.

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	Least Selective (85%+)
Acceptance Rate	86%
Application Fee	$50 (waivable)

Admissions Numbers

University of Northern Colorado had 11,127 applications. Of those, 9,553 received admission offers, and 1,243 ultimately registered.

Applicant Total	11,127
Accepted	9,553
Enrolled	1,243
Enrolled Full-Time	1,227
Enrolled Part-Time	16

The acceptance rate at University of Northern Colorado is 85.9%. This makes the school highly accessible. The school admits men and women at different rates at University of Northern Colorado: women are accepted at a rate of 86% compared to 85% for male applicants.

The yield rate at University of Northern Colorado is 13%. This means that 13% of students who were accepted decided to enroll. By gender, women enroll at a rate of 13% versus 13% for men.

Who’s Applying: Applicants by Gender

Here is the gender distribution for University of Northern Colorado.

	Men	Women
Applicants	3,809	7,311
Admitted	3,254	6,299
Enrolled	407	836

Standardized Test Scores

About 22% of applicants to University of Northern Colorado provided SAT results (278 students).

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores for the middle 50% fell between 490 and 610. SAT Math scores ranged from 460 and 580.

SAT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Critical Reading	490	610
Mathematics	460	580
Combined Total	950	1190

University of Northern Colorado got ACT scores from 3% of accepted students (32 students).

The middle 50% of admitted students earned ACT Composite scores between 21 and 26.

ACT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Overall	21	26
English	20	26
Mathematics	17	25

Additional Question to Ask

• A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

Data Sources

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Image Credit: By LUSportsFan under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.