University of Northern Colorado
Former names | State Normal School of Colorado (1889–1935) Colorado State College of Education at Greeley (1935–1957) Colorado State College (1957–1970) |
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| Motto | Sapientia in aeternum est (Latin) |
Motto in English | Wisdom is Eternal |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | April 1, 1889 |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
| Endowment | $111.9 million (2023) |
| President | Andy Feinstein |
| Provost | Kirsten Fleming |
Academic staff | 686 |
| Students | 8,869 (Fall 2024) |
| Undergraduates | 6,480 (Fall 2024) |
| Postgraduates | 2,389 (Fall 2024) |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Suburban 260 acres (1.1 km2) |
| Colors | Blue and gold |
| Nickname | Bears |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I FCS – Big Sky |
| Mascot | Klawz the Bear |
| Website | unco |
The University of Northern Colorado (UNCO or UNC) is a public university in Greeley, Colorado, United States. It was founded in 1889 as the State Normal School of Colorado and has a long history in teacher education.
The institution has officially changed its name three times, first to Colorado State College of Education, at Greeley on February 16, 1935, Colorado State College on February 11, 1957, and its current form since May 1, 1970.
Approximately 10,000 students are enrolled in six colleges. Extended campus locations are in Loveland, Denver/Aurora, and Colorado Springs. UNCO's 19 athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Big Sky Conference.
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| U.S. News & World Report | 352 |