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With our rich history, dedicated faculty, active students and Division I athletic teams, we’re large enough to provide true university opportunities and small enough to treat students as individuals – it’s a place where you can stand out, not just fit in.

  • Programs: over 100 undergraduate programs and more than 100 graduate programs
  • Students represented: 50 states and 23 countries (undergraduates) and 28 countries (graduates)
  • Student population: 60 percent female, 40 percent male, 19 percent identify with ethnic minority
  • Placement rate: Typically, 93% of undergraduates are employed or attending graduate school one year after graduating
  • Fall 2011 enrollment: 10,231 undergraduates, 2,268 graduate students
  • Exceptional leadership from the Governor-appointed Board of Trustees, President Kay Norton and four Vice Presidents
  • Location: Northern Colorado in the beautiful, friendly community of Greeley
  • Founded: 1889
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“UNC is a large enough institution that you’re not singled out but it’s small enough to make you feel special. It provides one-on-one attention without being overwhelming.” - Sara Cummins, Interdisciplinary Studies


UNC is a proud participant in the national Voluntary System of Accountability.  The VSA is a national initiative aimed at providing clear and accessible information about student experiences, cost of attendance, and student learning outcomes to prospective students and their families. 

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