Colorado SCHOOLS

University of Northern Colorado

ByRobert Davenport Updated onOctober 18, 2024

Average Annual Tuition at University of Northern Colorado

The latest data we have for University of Northern Colorado's annual average net costs are from 2021. These costs and and the average Colorado schools include tuition, fees, living expenses, books, and fees minus the average grants and scholarships for federal financial aid recipients.

As you can see, annual costs at University of Northern Colorado have risen over the last few years, and are projected to continue to skyrocket based on our analysis.

Actual Costs      Projected Costs

Colleges and universities across the United States experienced cost (tuition + living) increases of 2.5% in 2019. This most recent inflation figure was down slightly from the 2.9 percent in 2018 and 3.4 percent in 2017, but still underscores the rising costs of sending your children to higher education.

These rising costs are hitting closer to home in Colorado as well. Colorado's' higher education costs rose by 69.3% in just the last 10 years, ranking as the 6th highest state.

University of Northern Colorado Financial Assistance

41% of students enrolled at University of Northern Colorado receive some form of Federal loan assistance. You can view University of Northern Colorado's student aid calculator here.

Use a 529 Plan to Offset Rising Education Costs

One of the most sound investments you can make to help pay for your child's higher education is by using a 529 plan. These funds grow in a tax-free environment, and generally have a 3-5% rate of return. The only catch is that all funds need to be used for higher education, and if not... there are monetary penalties imposed when withdrawn for other uses.

Colorado offers three direct-sold 529 college savings plans and one advisor-sold 529 program. The largest direct-sold Colorado 529 plan is the Direct Portfolio College Savings Plan, managed by Ascensus College Savings, which utilizes Vanguard mutual funds. The Stable Value Plus College Savings Program offers a stable-value investment through Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, and the Smart Choice College Savings Plan offers two FDIC-insured options through FirstBank. The Scholars Choice College Savings Program is managed by Legg Mason and is sold through financial advisors. Colorado’s prepaid 529 program, the Prepaid Tuition Fund, closed and liquidated all assets in November 2013.

Colorado School Statistics

We've analyzed all other higher education schools in CO, and wrapped it up nicely into a report for you. View our CO analysis report.

There are 15 other accredited public schools located in the state of Colorado. You can view all CO schools here.