About
Nestled between the Rocky Mountains and the High Plains, the University of Northern Colorado is a vibrant, student-focused, service-oriented institution.
UNC is a public doctoral research institution that combines high-quality academics with hands-on learning and a personalized approach.
Teaching is in our DNA
Founded as a teacher’s college in 1889, we’ve graduated more education professionals than any other university in Colorado. This deep dedication to teaching is seen across campus with expert faculty members who love teaching and put students first. Here, your professors know you by name.
UNC is also a top choice for health sciences students. We have a nationally ranked nursing program and a world-class cancer rehabilitation center. In 2026, we’ll open our College of Osteopathic Medicine.
UNC offers many popular programs in statistics, psychology, communications, criminal justice, data science, health sciences and, of course, teaching to prepare students for some of the most in-demand jobs in the nation. An All-Steinway School, UNC is also home to a renowned College of Performing and Visual Arts with faculty from around the world — and Little Theater of the Rockies, the oldest theater of its kind west of the Mississippi.
An Inspiring Community
Students Enrolled at UNC
Between graduate and undergraduate programs at three campuses and online, UNC is preparing students for success in careers of all kinds.
Living Alumni
Our Bear alumni network is a global force of good. You’ll find over 140,000 UNC graduates living, working and making a difference on six continents.
Faculty Members
UNC students learn from scholars, exceptional teachers and practitioners with a range of professional and research interests.
Get to Know the University of Northern Colorado
Learn about UNC’s rich history, mission and vision as we prepare the next generation of leaders. Explore our 10-year strategic plan, Rowing Not Drifting 2030.
Photo courtesy of UNC alumni and the UNC Libraries Digital Archives
A Welcoming, Inclusive Environment
Our community says everything about who we are. We’re proud to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution, and more than 42% of our students are the first in their families to attend college.
Our Research & Community Engagement
Through research, innovation and service, we make an impact on campus, in Colorado, across the nation and around the world.
Our Location & Campus
Located in the state’s fastest-growing city, our Greeley campus is full of opportunity. Located just about an hour from Denver, there’s plenty of arts, culture and outdoor adventure steps away from campus.
Meet Our People
From our president and cabinet to our dedicated faculty and staff, UNC is shaped by mission-driven leaders who put students first.
UNC faculty members are not only experts in their fields. They’re also extraordinary teachers. They go out of their way to mentor their students, connect them with research and creative experiences and bring new knowledge to the classroom.
Once a Bear, always a Bear. You’ll find our alumni doing big things in 50 states and 90 countries. Our alumni network of over 140,000 stay engaged with UNC through events, mentoring, volunteering and more.
