What SAT score do you need for University of Northern Colorado? (Middle 50%: 960–1170)
First-year students at University of Northern Colorado who sent an SAT scored 960–1170, with a median of 1070 (Common Data Set 2024–25). University of Northern Colorado admits 86% of applicants.
Where your score lands at University of Northern Colorado
First-year students who sent an SAT: 960–1170, median 1070
Middle 50% of admitted students Median
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University of Northern Colorado by the numbers
- Admit rate
- 86%
- Middle 50% SAT
- 960–1170
- Median SAT
- 1070
- About on the ACT
- 18–24
- Sent an SAT
- 22%
Test policy not confirmed for 2026–27 · SAT range from the Common Data Set, 2024–25; admit rate from it or IPEDS
University of Northern Colorado admit rate over 10 years
Applications rose 56%, from 7,143 in 2015 to 11,127 in 2024, and University of Northern Colorado's admit rate went from 89% to 86%.
- 89%
- 86%
Show the numbers
| Fall | Applied | Admitted | Admit rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,127 | 9,553 | 86% |
| 2023 | 10,274 | 8,880 | 86% |
| 2022 | 10,107 | 7,938 | 79% |
| 2021 | 10,152 | 9,252 | 91% |
| 2020 | 9,149 | 8,024 | 88% |
| 2019 | 9,275 | 8,425 | 91% |
| 2018 | 8,294 | 7,527 | 91% |
| 2017 | 7,481 | 6,664 | 89% |
| 2016 | 6,783 | 6,123 | 90% |
| 2015 | 7,143 | 6,382 | 89% |
In fall 2024, 1,243 of the 9,553 admitted students enrolled. Applicants and admits from IPEDS, the federal college survey, by fall of entry.
What each SAT score means at University of Northern Colorado
Which tier your score puts them in, and whether it's worth sending.
- Under 910Far reachHold
- 910–950ReachHold
- 960–1060TargetHold
- 1070–1160TargetSend
- 1170 and upLikelySend
Tiers here use only your SAT and their admit rate. Essays, activities and recommendations still decide most admissions at selective colleges. *Send it? assumes they're test optional; we haven't confirmed their policy.
University of Northern Colorado SAT sections, ACT and GPA
Scores of enrolled first-year students who sent one, by percentile.
| Test | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Math | 460 | 520 | 580 |
| SAT Reading and Writing | 490 | 550 | 610 |
| SAT total | 960 | 1070 | 1170 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 24 | 26 |
Of enrolled first-year students, 22% sent an SAT and 2% sent an ACT. Common Data Set 2024–25.
- Average high school GPA
- 3.48
- 100% of new students reported one
University of Northern Colorado cost and outcomes
What students pay after grants, how many finish, and what they earn.
- Average net price
- $17,760
- per year, after grants
- Graduate in 6 years
- 51%
- Median earnings
- $52,231
- 10 years after starting
- Undergraduates
- 7,075
College Scorecard, 2022–23, from the US Department of Education. Net price averages federal-aid students across family incomes.
Colleges like University of Northern Colorado
Similar SAT ranges and admit rates.
- Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MI · 85% admitted960–1200, median 1080
- Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX · 89% admitted960–1180, median 1070
- Rogers State UniversityClaremore, OK · 82% admitted940–1160, median 1070
- Indiana University of PennsylvaniaIndiana, PA · 91% admitted970–1180, median 1070
- Houston Christian UniversityHouston, TX · 84% admitted980–1210, median 1090
- Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro, AR · 82% admitted950–1190, median 1080
More colleges in Colorado
Sources
- University of Northern Colorado Common Data Set 2024–25
SAT and ACT ranges, early decision, waitlist, GPA and class rank, as the college reported them.
- College Navigator (IPEDS)
Applications, admissions and enrollment by year, from the federal college survey.
- College Scorecard
Net price, graduation rate and earnings, from the US Department of Education.
- University of Northern Colorado website
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