Description of the University

The University of Northern Colorado commits to the success of its students by providing a solid liberal arts foundation, relevant professional coursework and real-world experiences in an environment where faculty and staff value personal attention as a key to learning.

The university offers over 100 undergraduate and 100-plus graduate programs of study spread among five colleges: Humanities and Social Sciences, Business, Education and Behavioral Sciences, Natural and Health Sciences, and Performing and Visual Arts. Over 2,000 courses are available.

Approximately 12,000 students from 46 states and 51 countries attend classes on our beautiful 260-acre campus. The student population is 61 percent female, 39 percent male and 15 percent minorities.

Our libraries include James A. Michener Library, home to the author’s literary legacy, and Skinner Music Library, one of a handful of music libraries in the nation dedicated exclusively to research materials, media and supportive information required by the nation's most rigorous music schools.

More than 130 student organizations on campus include 15 honoraries and leadership organizations, nine fraternities and seven sororities. Northern Colorado is a member of the NCAA Division I Big Sky Conference.

Located in Greeley, the university is just an hour’s drive north of Denver. The greater Greeley area’s population of nearly 100,000 enjoys a variety of activities - shopping, athletics, nightlife, a symphony orchestra, theater and much more.

With its rich 118-year history, dedicated faculty, active students and NCAA Division I athletic teams, the University of Northern Colorado is large enough to provide true university opportunities and small enough to treat students as individuals - it’s a place where you can stand out, not just fit in.