| UCCS vs. Northern Colorado |
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|---|---|---|
#370 in National Universities #14 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #363 in National Universities #13 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,906 Colorado Residents $25,039 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,901 Colorado Residents $26,979 Out-of-State |
| expensive$15,704 Colorado Residents $27,218 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$15,376 Colorado Residents $26,446 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,714 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,160 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,130 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,070 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier97.35% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter85.85% |
| Lower12.85% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable13.01% |
| High School GPA High School Rank Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger11,354 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,869 |
| Larger9,302 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,480 |
| Smaller2,052 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,389 |
| Larger1,739 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,553 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower47% | Graduate Rate | Higher51% |
| Lower30% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher32% |
| Lower68% | Retention Rate | Higher76% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,719) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,542) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,066) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 789 | Number of faculty | 679 |
| Higher$84,275 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$81,228 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.