| Northern Colorado vs. Adams State |
#363 in National Universities #13 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #15 in Federal Region VIII Universities #15 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,901 Colorado Residents $26,979 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,824 Colorado Residents $21,944 Out-of-State |
| expensive$15,376 Colorado Residents $26,446 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$5,898 Colorado Residents $5,898 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,160 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,511 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,070 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| 85.85% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 13.01% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| 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 | ||
| Larger8,869 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,901 |
| Larger6,480 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,605 |
| Larger2,389 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,296 |
| Larger1,553 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,544 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher51% | Graduate Rate | Lower39% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher76% | Retention Rate | Lower51% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,542) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,034) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,066) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,200) |
| Faculty | ||
| 14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 679 | Number of faculty | 245 |
| Higher$81,228 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$64,107 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.