North of the Norm.
At UNC, you can see the world through your own lens, learn at your own pace and move to the beat of your own drum. It's about finding success in the quality of the journey, not just in the destination. As a public, doctoral research university, we offer more than 200 undergraduate and graduate programs online and on-campus to help you pursue your goals and dreams.
Affordable, Accessible Education
We are committed to your academic success while keeping costs accessible and affordable. In addition to offering lower-than-average tuition across universities in Colorado, we offer several aid programs to help students achieve their academic goals and graduate with as little debt as possible.
#1
UNC has the lowest debt at graduation among similar four year universities in Colorado.
96%
Percentage of students who receive some type of financial aid or scholarships.
700+
Over 700 scholarships are available to students every academic year.
Colorado First Year Admission Guarantee
With more than 40% of our students identifying as first in their families to attend college, we understand how stressful the college search process can be. Our First-Year Admission Guarantee for Colorado residents removes the guesswork from knowing whether UNC is the best choice and fit for you.

90
%
Classes Taught by Faculty
90% of all undergraduate classes are taught exclusively by faculty

91
%
Students are Employed
or in graduate school, or in a volunteer or service role within six months of graduation

#
1
In Social Mobility
in Colorado by CollegeNet's Social Mobility Index, 2021
Events

Destination UNC is a one-of-a-kind experience designed exclusively for all admitted students and their families/support person(s). This dynamic event kicks off with a warm welcome from university speakers before an immersive academic experience followed by lunch.
You will be able to fully customize the afternoon session to tailor the rest of the day to your interests. Choose from breakout sessions, info fairs, campus tours, visits with professors or department, free swag stations and more! And there is no cost to attend.
We look forward to welcoming you to Bear Country!