| Northern Colorado vs. Western Colorado |
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|---|---|---|
#363 in National Universities #13 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #10 in Federal Region VIII Universities #9 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,901 Colorado Residents $26,979 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,318 Colorado Residents $24,434 Out-of-State |
| expensive$15,376 Colorado Residents $26,446 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$15,550 Colorado Residents $15,550 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,160 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,237 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,070 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,260 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter85.85% | Acceptance Rate | Easier99.71% |
| Favorable13.01% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower11.48% |
| 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 High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger8,869 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,568 |
| Larger6,480 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,148 |
| Larger2,389 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller420 |
| Larger1,553 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,449 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher51% | Graduate Rate | Lower50% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher76% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,542) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,241) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,066) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,982) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 679 | Number of faculty | 218 |
| Higher$81,228 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$68,653 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.