Is University of Northern Colorado a Good School for the Money?

College Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a University of Northern Colorado degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how University of Northern Colorado measures up.

University of Northern Colorado Value Ranking

University of Northern Colorado is ranked #1,631 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D-. Within Colorado, it ranks #25 of 49 for value.

University of Northern Colorado’s Best Value Majors

These University of Northern Colorado majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.

University of Northern Colorado Value Report

Read the full University of Northern Colorado value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.

• State Value
• Nationwide Value
• The Bottom Line
• Does It Make Financial Sense?
• Methodology & References

Within Colorado, University of Northern Colorado Offers Average Quality for a High Price

University of Northern Colorado is ranked #10 out of #53 in Colorado for quality and #25 out of #49 for Colorado value.

Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the University of Northern Colorado financial aid page to be sure.

Below Average Value Nationwide

University of Northern Colorado is ranked #1,631 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, University of Northern Colorado is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.

The Bottom Line: What Will University of Northern Colorado Cost?

Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at University of Northern Colorado costs about $18,993. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $75,972 for the degree.

*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.

Many Factors Affect Net Price

There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about University of Northern Colorado net price and the factors that affect it.

Does This School Make Financial Sense to You?

What University of Northern Colorado costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.

Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a University of Northern Colorado degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.

*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.

You can also see how the average net price at University of Northern Colorado shifts with family income:

About 89% of University of Northern Colorado undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,175 per year. Get more details on the University of Northern Colorado financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Calculate Value

College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the University of Northern Colorado net price page for the cost detail.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
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• College Factual’s Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.