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Scholarship Opportunities

At µÛÍõ»áËù, you can earn a quality education that is rich in experiences and is an exceptional return on your investment. µÛÍõ»áËù offers the best tuition and fees rates among all other Colorado research universities. Research universities open up amazing opportunities for you to work alongside faculty to explore, inquire and discover, which are essential to be competitive in the workforce and pursue top careers.

Our students graduate with low loan debt. In fact, µÛÍõ»áËù ranked #2 lowest average loan debt at graduation among Colorado public research universities.

First-Year Student Scholarships – Fall 2025, Spring 2026

To be eligible for automatic admissions scholarships students must be studying on the Greeley Campus or Denver-Lowry Campus, be a degree-seeking first-year student, and meet the GPA requirements.

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First-Year Scholarships
(Weighted GPA)

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Colorado Resident

WUE States

WUE Resident

Non-Resident

Non-Resident & international

Trustee
(4.00 GPA)

$4,500/yr

$5,500/yr

$7,500/yr

Presidential
(3.80 – 3.99 GPA)

$3,500/yr

$4,500/yr

$6,500/yr

Provost
(3.40 – 3.79 GPA)

$2,000/yr

$3,000/yr

$5,000/yr

Bear
(3.00 – 3.39 GPA)

$1,000/yr

$2,000/yr

$4,000/yr

Transfer Student Scholarships – Fall 2025, Spring 2026

To be eligible for automatic admissions scholarships students must be studying on the Greeley Campus or Denver-Lowry Campus, be a degree-seeking transfer student, and meet the GPA requirements.

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First-Year Scholarships
(Weighted GPA)

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Colorado Resident

WUE States

WUE Resident

Non-Resident

Non-Resident & international

Transfer Trustee
(3.50 – 4.00 GPA)

$3,000/yr

$3,500/yr

$6,500/yr

Transfer Presidential
(3.00 – 3.49 GPA)

$2,000/yr

$2,500/yr

$4,500/yr

Northern Lights Transfer 
(2.75 – 2.99 GPA)

$1,000/yr

$1,500/yr

$2,500/yr

 

 

Wondering what an education at the University of Northern Colorado will cost?

95%

of µÛÍõ»áËù Students

Receive some type of financial aid that helps to make µÛÍõ»áËù a more affordable college option.

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Tuition and Fees for 2025-26 Academic Year (2 semesters)

Your cost of attendance will vary based on your residency and qualification for financial aid programs. We are committed to working with you to figure out how to finance and achieve your educational goals.

View Cost of Attendance on the financial aid website.