The last thing you want your student to worry about after graduating from college is debt.
At University of Northern Colorado, our students graduate with less debt than any other four-year public doctoral university in Colorado, thanks to a combination of financial aid and scholarships.
Find out how to finance a college degree that can pay off significantly.
UNC is not only committed to providing access to a college education, but also to helping students pay for a college degree that leads them to in-demand jobs and a satisfying future.
UNC prepares graduates for career success.
91%
of graduates are employed, in graduate school or in a service or volunteer role within six months of graduation
136,000
With 136,000 alumni, graduates enter the workforce well connected
1st
UNC ranks first in Colorado in the 2021 CollegeNET Social Mobility Index
95%
of UNC students receive some type of financial aid
Regardless of the economy, a college degree pays off.
A college degree from UNC is a student’s investment in their future. A college education comes at a cost, it pays off significantly in the long run.
People who earned a four-year bachelor’s degree earn an average of $2.8 million over a 40-year career, nearly double what high school graduates make in the same time period, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
A bachelor’s degree is resilient and can prepare students for the ups and downs of job markets. People with a four-year, bachelor’s degree are highly employable and adaptable in a changing workplace. They also face much lower unemployment rates: 3.5% compared to 6.2% for those with only a high school diploma.

Students Come First at UNC.
A personalized education to fit your student’s needs now, and in the future
- With small class sizes (14:1) and more than 100 academic degrees, UNC delivers distinct and personalized educational experiences.
- Our faculty are dedicated to helping students succeed by mentoring them to ensure they graduate on time and that they are well-prepared to enter the workplace ready to make an impact on day one.


