University of Northern Colorado Tuition and Financial Aid

February 01, 2022 by Prasanthi

University of Northern Colorado Tuition And Expenses

Cost of Attendance	In-state: $24,617 Out-of-state: $36,203
Tuition and Fees	In-state: $9,545 Out-of-state: $21,131
Room and Board	$10,982
Books and Supplies	$1,350
Other Expenses	$2,740
Payment Plans	Credit card, installment plan, external finance company

University of Northern Colorado Applying For Financial Aid

Financial Aid Office
E-mail	sfr@unco.edu
Web Site	Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL	Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process
Application Deadline	Priority deadline March 1
Award Notification	On a rolling basis beginning March 1
Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid	Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 001349	Free

University of Northern Colorado Profile Of 2015-16 Financial Aid

Freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants	1,764 (90.6%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need	1,252 (71.0%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid	1,218 (97.3%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met	466 (38.3%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met	81%
Average Award	$11,863
Need-Based Gift	Received by 1,054 (86.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,348
Need-Based Self-Help	Received by 949 (77.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,416
Merit-Based Gift	Received by 686 (56.3%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift	269 (13.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,381

All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants	6,570 (80.9%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need	5,008 (76.2%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid	4,889 (97.6%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met	1,578 (32.3%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met	75%
Average Award	$10,831
Need-Based Gift	Received by 4,135 (84.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,102
Need-Based Self-Help	Received by 3,964 (81.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,204
Merit-Based Gift	Received by 2,685 (54.9%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift	1,049 (12.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,930

Borrowing
2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans	60%
Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates	$27,393
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid	20.0%
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid	19.0%

University of Northern Colorado Financial Aid Programs

Loans
Federal Loans	Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans
State Loans
Other Loans

Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available	Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need–Based Available	Academic scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships

Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas	English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Education
Number of Awards	Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas	Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Dance, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama
Number of Awards	Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas	Community Service, Leadership, Memberships
Number of Awards	Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Special Characteristics Award Areas	Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Union Members/Company Employees, Children of Workers in Trades, Ethnic Background, First-Generation College Students, Handicapped Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Married Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Previous College Experience, Veterans
Number of Awards	Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

Employment
Work-Study Programs	Federal work study available, other work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment	$2,206

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