by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of Northern Colorado, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Northern Colorado amounted to $12,416 for the year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $27,266. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
The fees portion of those totals amounted to $3,028 in-state and $3,028 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,388 | $24,238 |
| Fees | $3,028 | $3,028 |
| Total | $12,416 | $27,266 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will University of Northern Colorado cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how University of Northern Colorado tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, University of Northern Colorado lands right around the average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the University of Northern Colorado Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at University of Northern Colorado has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,400 | $21,320 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,750 | $22,140 |
| One Year Ago | $9,296 | $23,490 |
| Most Recent Year | $9,388 | $24,238 |
This chart shows the way tuition at University of Northern Colorado has shifted across recent years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition climbed 3.2%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $28,134 for the coming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 4.42%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $12,964. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 4.60%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $28,520.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $12,964 | $28,520 |
| In 2 Years | $13,536 | $29,831 |
| In 3 Years | $14,133 | $31,203 |
| In 4 Years | $14,757 | $32,638 |
| In 5 Years | $15,408 | $34,139 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $122,192, compared with about $55,390 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at University of Northern Colorado, visit the University of Northern Colorado Financial Aid page.
