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