University of Northern Colorado
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How strong are the academics at University of Northern Colorado?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

14:1
Student to faculty ratio
23
Average class size
38%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

UNC has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
163
10-19
318
20-29
259
30-39
159
40-49
71
100+
13

Honors Programs

University of Northern Colorado has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on UNC's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at University of Northern Colorado:

76%
First-year retention rate
38%
4-year grad rate
52%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $37,570. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$37,570
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are University of Northern Colorado's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Psychology, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Elementary Education and Teaching
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
51.4
76.12
100.84
125.56
150.28
175

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Asian Studies/Civilization 4
  • Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 3
  • European Studies/Civilization 1
  • African-American/Black Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 72
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 154
  • Business Administration and Management, General 1
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 49
  • Journalism 12
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 93
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 36
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 33
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 14
  • Music Teacher Education 12
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Computer Software Engineering 17
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 19
Foreign Languages
  • Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 20
  • Spanish Language and Literature 4
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 146
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 31
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 24
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 12
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 12
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 12
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 2
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 2
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 2
History
  • History, General 45
  • History, General 2
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 67
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 13
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 18
  • Statistics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Nutrition Sciences 14
  • Sustainability Studies 10
  • International/Globalization Studies 10
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 5
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 5
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 5
  • International/Globalization Studies 2
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 72
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 12
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 2
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 9
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 20
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 16
  • Physics, General 9
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 175
  • Psychology, General 1
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 45
  • Human Services, General 45
  • Human Services, General 45
  • Human Services, General 3
  • Human Services, General 3
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 3
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 24
  • Economics, General 17
  • Political Science and Government, General 12
  • Anthropology, General 7
  • Economics, General 4
  • Political Science and Government, General 2
  • Geography 2
  • Anthropology, General 1
  • Sociology, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 38
  • Music, General 30
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 23
  • Musical Theatre 19
  • Acting 5
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
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