Application Deadlines
- Fall Admissions: February 1st
Admission Requirements
Applicants must apply to the University of Northern Colorado Graduate School before the program area reviews the applicant’s request for admission. To apply, submit the following materials in a single packet along with the application fee. Failure to submit all required materials will delay the evaluation and screening of your application.
- Completion of a bachelors of science in nursing from an accredited school or completion of a bachelor in nursing and a master’s degree.
- Submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test Scores
- Required Minimum: 140 Quantitative; 146 Verbal Reasoning; Combined score of at least 297; Analytic Writing 3.5
- GPA 3.0 Minimum (4.0 Scale)
- Personal statement of future goals/interest in nursing education (2 page maximum; 12 font, 1 inch paper margins) (send to the School of Nursing)
- Interview with nursing faculty (scheduled by telephone or in person)
- Two years teaching experience recommended
- Current vita or resume
- Example of scholarly work or project
- Current RN licensure
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- International Students: $60 non-refundable application fee
- Completed Online Application
- One official copy of transcripts from all accredited college or university attended since completing high school. UNC Alumni need not submit transcripts
- Three Letters of Recommendation (pdf)
- One addressing the applicant’s experience with/ interest in/potential for nursing education, and professional leadership skills.
- One from a doctorally prepared nursing educator addressing the applicant’s academic potential.
- One letter from a reference of the student’s choice.
Tuition Rates below are for the 2012-2013 school year. These tables do not include eligible course fees that apply to certain courses.
2012-2013 Colorado Resident GraduateTuition/Fee Rates
| |
Tuition |
Student Activity Fee (Details) |
LEAF Fee (Details) |
Technology Fee Avg. (Details) |
Library Fee Avg. (Details) |
| Per Credit Hour |
$558.00 |
$49.50 |
$1.00 |
$9.51 |
$3.23 |
| Three Credit Hours |
$1674.00 |
$148.50 |
$3.00 |
$28.53 |
$9.69 |
| Nine Credit Hours |
$5022.00 |
$445.50 |
$9.00 |
$85.59 |
$29.07 |
*additional credit hours over 9 are charged at the per credit hour rates
2012-2013 Non-Resident/International Graduate Tuition/Fee Rates
| |
Tuition |
Student Activity Fee (Details) |
LEAF Fee (Details) |
Technology Fee Avg. (Details) |
Library Fee Avg. (Details) |
| Per Credit Hour |
$1151.00 |
$49.50 |
$1.00 |
$9.51 |
$3.23 |
| Three Credit Hours |
$3453.00 |
$148.50 |
$3.00 |
$28.53 |
$9.69 |
| Nine Credit Hours |
$10,359.00 |
$445.50 |
$9.00 |
$85.59 |
$29.07 |
*additional credit hours over 9 are charged at the per credit hour rates
2012-2013 Extended Studies/UNC Online Tuition/Fee Rates
| |
Tuition |
Course Fees |
| Per Credit Hour |
$545.00 |
Off-campus or online delivery options through UNC Extended Studies feature a flat per-credit tuition rate with no students fees. Certain courses may carry specific fees for additional services and materials. |
| Three Credit Hours |
$1635.00 |
| Nine Credit Hours |
$4905.00 |
