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 | $131.4 million (2025) |
| 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 |
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| U.S. News & World Report | 352 |
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 took on its current name in 1970. Approximately 10,000 students are enrolled in six colleges. Extended campus locations are in Loveland, Denver/Aurora, and Colorado Springs. The university has a long history in teacher education. UNCO's 19 athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Big Sky Conference.