Admissions & Aid

Every UNC story starts with a welcoming campus community and ends with meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth. At the University of Northern Colorado, we’re invested in students first. With generous financial aid and scholarships — and lower-than-average tuition among four-year universities in Colorado — you can achieve your academic and career goals with as little debt as possible.

Faculty will know you by name and be genuinely invested in your success. Our innovative, customizable programs are led by passionate teacher-scholars who are well-respected in their fields. Our degree offerings and research initiatives have long been inspired by the issues that matter most to our region and the world. And our support services and resources are led by dedicated staff members who are invested in your success.

Here, you can make an impact beyond our campus. We’re deeply connected to Colorado. Our programs and research address the challenges that matter most to our communities, our region and the world — and you’ll have opportunities to be part of that impact.

We’re committed to making your education accessible and affordable. With generous financial aid and lower-than-average tuition among Colorado four-year universities, you can pursue your goals and graduate with less debt.

The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program provides reduced tuition automatically to students who are residents of one of the states participating in the WUE program.

Qualifying Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) students at UNC automatically receive a significant tuition reduction—with no extra steps or major restrictions—and can still stack renewable merit scholarships on top. Unlike many institutions, UNC guarantees these benefits to all admitted students from WUE states, helping your investment stretch further without limiting your academic path.

With five academic colleges, over 200 programs of study, and classes small enough that professors know your name – just imagine the kind of story you can write here!

Your next steps will vary based on your goals and where you are on your educational journey. Learn what you need to start your application, including important dates and deadlines.

We’re committed to making a UNC education accessible and affordable. Learn about tuition and costs, explore financial aid options, and discover scholarships and grants.

We meet 100% of financial need for qualifying Colorado residents working toward their first bachelor’s degree.