First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | December 1, 2026 |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | February 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: unco.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | University of Northern Colorado course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 131 4 Yes LAX1 Math Yes | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 131, 132 8 Yes LAX1 Math Yes | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHYS 220 5 Yes LAS1, LASL Science w/Lab Yes | |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 100 3 Yes LAH1 History Yes | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 120 3 Yes LAB3 Human Behavior, Culture or…PSY 120 3 Yes LAB3 Human Behavior, Culture or Social Framework Yes | |
| Statistics | 3 | STAT 150 3 Yes LAX1 Math Yes | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 203 3 Yes LAB1 Economics/Political Science Yes | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 205 3 Yes LAB1 Economics/Political Science Yes |
Show all 35 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 131 4 Yes LAX1 Math Yes | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 131, 132 8 Yes LAX1 Math Yes | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHYS 220 5 Yes LAS1, LASL Science w/Lab Yes | |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 100 3 Yes LAH1 History Yes | |
| United States History | 4 | HIST 100, 101 6 Yes LAH1 History Yes | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 120 3 Yes LAB3 Human Behavior, Culture or…PSY 120 3 Yes LAB3 Human Behavior, Culture or Social Framework Yes | |
| Statistics | 3 | STAT 150 3 Yes LAX1 Math Yes | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 203 3 Yes LAB1 Economics/Political Science Yes | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 205 3 Yes LAB1 Economics/Political Science Yes | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | ESCI 200 4 Yes LAS1, LASL Science w/Lab Yes | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | PHYS 2XX 5 No LAS1, LASL Science w/Lab Yes | |
| European History | 3 | HIST 120 3 Yes LAH1, LAIS (if taken Fall 2023 and…HIST 120 3 Yes LAH1, LAIS (if taken Fall 2023 and after) LAH1 only (if taken before Fall 2023) History Yes | |
| European History | 4 | HIST 120, 121 6 Yes LAH1, LAIS (if taken Fall…HIST 120, 121 6 Yes LAH1, LAIS (if taken Fall 2023 and after) LAH1 only (if taken before Fall 2023) History Yes | |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEOG 200 3 Yes LAB2 Geography Yes | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 201 3 Yes LAA4, LAIS World Languages…SPAN 201 3 Yes LAA4, LAIS World Languages, International Studies Yes | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPAN 201, 202 6 Yes LAA4, LAIS World Languages…SPAN 201, 202 6 Yes LAA4, LAIS World Languages, International Studies Yes | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CS 101 3 No No | |
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | ART 1XX 3 No No | |
| 2-D Art and Design | 4 | ART 183 3 No No | |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | ART 1XX 3 No No | |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | ART 184 3 No No | |
| African American Studies | 3 | AFS 1XX 3 Yes LAB3 Human Behavior, Culture or…AFS 1XX 3 Yes LAB3 Human Behavior, Culture or Social Framework Yes | |
| Biology w/Lab | 3 | BIO 100, 105 (if taken Fall 2014 or after) BIO…BIO 100, 105 (if taken Fall 2014 or after) BIO 100, BIO 1XX (if taken before Fall 2014) 4 Yes LAS1, LASL Science w/Lab Yes | |
| Biology w/Lab | 4 | BIO 110 4 Yes LAS1, LASL Science w/Lab Yes | |
| Biology w/Lab | 5 | BIO 110, 111 8 Yes LAS1, LASL - 8 credits if…BIO 110, 111 8 Yes LAS1, LASL - 8 credits if taken Fall 2020 or after LAS1, LASL - 4 credits if taken before Fall 2020 Science w/Lab Yes | |
| Chemistry w/Lab (taken Fall 2026 or after) | 4 | CHEM 111, 111L 5 Yes LAS1, LASL Science w/Lab Yes | |
| Chemistry w/Lab (taken before Fall 2026) | 4 | CHEM 111, 111L 5 Yes LAS1, LASL Science w/Lab Yes | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | CHIN 201 3 Yes LAA4, LAIS World Languages Yes | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | CHIN 201, 202 6 Yes LAA4, LAIS World Languages Yes | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | CHIN 201, 202, 3XX 9 Yes LAA4, LAIS World Languages Yes | |
| Cybersecurity | 3 | CS 232 3 No No | |
| Drawing | 3 | ART 1XX 3 No No | |
| Drawing | 4 | ART 134 3 No No | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | WLC 2XX 3 Yes LAA4, LAIS World Languages…WLC 2XX 3 Yes LAA4, LAIS World Languages, International Studies Yes | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | WLC 2XX (6 Credits) 6 Yes LAA4, LAIS World…WLC 2XX (6 Credits) 6 Yes LAA4, LAIS World Languages, International Studies Yes | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | WLC 2XX (6 Credits), WLC 3XX (3 Credits) 9 Yes…WLC 2XX (6 Credits), WLC 3XX (3 Credits) 9 Yes LAA4, LAIS World Languages, International Studies Yes | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | WLC 2XX 3 Yes LAA4, LAIS World Languages…WLC 2XX 3 Yes LAA4, LAIS World Languages, International Studies Yes | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | WLC 2XX (6 Credits) 6 Yes LAA4, LAIS World…WLC 2XX (6 Credits) 6 Yes LAA4, LAIS World Languages, International Studies Yes | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | WLC 2XX 3 Yes LAA4, LAIS World Languages…WLC 2XX 3 Yes LAA4, LAIS World Languages, International Studies Yes | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | JAPN 201 3 Yes LAA4, LAIS World Languages…JAPN 201 3 Yes LAA4, LAIS World Languages, International Studies Yes | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | JAPN 201, 202 6 Yes LAA4, LAIS World Languages…JAPN 201, 202 6 Yes LAA4, LAIS World Languages, International Studies Yes | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | JAPN 201, 202, 3XX 9 Yes LAA4, LAIS World…JAPN 201, 202, 3XX 9 Yes LAA4, LAIS World Languages, International Studies Yes | |
| Latin | 3 | WLC 2XX 3 Yes LAA4, LAIS World Languages…WLC 2XX 3 Yes LAA4, LAIS World Languages, International Studies Yes | |
| Music - Aural Subscore | 4 | MUS 114 1 No No | |
| Music - Aural Subscore | 5 | MUS, 114, 116 2 No No | |
| Music - Non Aural Subscore | 4 | MUS 113 3 No No | |
| Music - Non Aural Subscore | 5 | MUS 113, 115 6 No No | |
| Networking | 3 | CS 1XX 3 No No | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS 240 5 Yes LAS1, LASL Science w/Lab Yes | |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH 127 3 Yes LAX1 Math Yes | |
| Research | 3 | ELCT 1X 3 No No | |
| Seminar | 3 | ELCT 1X 3 No No |
Source: unco.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 175 |
| Business Administration and Management | 154 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 146 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 93 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 72 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 72 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 67 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 49 |
Show the other 37 majors
| Human Services | 45 |
| History | 45 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 38 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 36 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 33 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 31 |
| Music | 30 |
| Sociology | 24 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 24 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 23 |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 20 |
| Chemistry | 20 |
| Musical Theatre | 19 |
| English Language and Literature | 19 |
| Mathematics | 18 |
| Economics | 17 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 17 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 16 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 14 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 14 |
| Journalism | 12 |
| Music Teacher Education | 12 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 12 |
| Political Science and Government | 12 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 12 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 10 |
| Sustainability Studies | 10 |
| Physics | 9 |
| Philosophy | 9 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 5 |
| Acting | 5 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies | 3 |
| Geography | 2 |
| European Studies/Civilization | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big Sky Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big Sky Conference
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), valormovement.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Greeley, CO
369,745 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Denver International (DEN)
Nearest hub airport
Denver International (DEN)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 10.5 of 20
Elevation
4,708 ft
Time zone
Mountain
January low
18°F
July high
92°F
Annual snowfall
34.9 in
Days at 90°F or higher
58 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,310 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins23 mi
- Naropa University41 mi
- University of Colorado Boulder41 mi
- Regis University47 mi
- University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus47 mi
- Colorado State University Global49 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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