Scholarships
Scholarship Opportunities
At UNC, you can earn a quality education that is rich in experiences and is an exceptional return on your investment. UNC offers the best tuition and fees rates among all other Colorado research universities. Research universities open up amazing opportunities for you to work alongside faculty to explore, inquire and discover, which are essential to be competitive in the workforce and pursue top careers.
Our students graduate with low loan debt. In fact, UNC ranked #2 lowest average loan debt at graduation among Colorado public research universities.
First-Year Student Scholarships – Fall 2025, Spring 2026
To be eligible for automatic admissions scholarships students must be studying on the Greeley Campus or Denver-Lowry Campus, be a degree-seeking first-year student, and meet the GPA requirements.
First-Year Scholarships |
Colorado Resident |
WUE Resident |
Non-Resident & international |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Trustee |
$4,500/yr |
$5,500/yr |
$7,500/yr |
|
Presidential |
$3,500/yr |
$4,500/yr |
$6,500/yr |
|
Provost |
$2,000/yr |
$3,000/yr |
$5,000/yr |
|
Bear |
$1,000/yr |
$2,000/yr |
$4,000/yr |
Transfer Student Scholarships – Fall 2025, Spring 2026
To be eligible for automatic admissions scholarships students must be studying on the Greeley Campus or Denver-Lowry Campus, be a degree-seeking transfer student, and meet the GPA requirements.
|
First-Year Scholarships |
Colorado Resident |
WUE Resident |
Non-Resident & international |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Transfer Trustee |
$3,000/yr |
$3,500/yr |
$6,500/yr |
|
Transfer Presidential |
$2,000/yr |
$2,500/yr |
$4,500/yr |
|
Northern Lights Transfer |
$1,000/yr |
$1,500/yr |
$2,500/yr |
Wondering what an education at the University of Northern Colorado will cost?
Net Price Calculator
By answering a few easy questions, the Financial Aid Net Price Calculator will give you an estimate of costs and let you know if you might qualify for scholarships, grants and loans.
of UNC Students
Receive some type of financial aid that helps to make UNC a more affordable college option.
Tuition and Fees for 2025-26 Academic Year (2 semesters)
Your cost of attendance will vary based on your residency and qualification for financial aid programs. We are committed to working with you to figure out how to finance and achieve your educational goals.
View Cost of Attendance on the financial aid website.