What division is Northern Colorado?

Northern Colorado competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the Big Sky.

What GPA do you need for Northern Colorado?

The average GPA at Northern Colorado is 3.2. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Northern Colorado?

Northern Colorado has an enrollment of approximately 5,598 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Northern Colorado?

Northern Colorado has an acceptance rate of 86%.

How do I get recruited to play at Northern Colorado?

To get recruited at Northern Colorado, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Northern Colorado's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Northern Colorado

Greeley, COFCSBig Sky

HSIVisit athletics site

NCAA Division I FCS

Division

5,598

Enrollment

3.2

Avg GPA

86%

Acceptance

51%

Graduation

76%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.2+ GPA bar.

Northern Colorado is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the Big Sky, located in Greeley, CO. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Northern Colorado, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions. HSI designated institution.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.2

Graduation

51%

Acceptance

86%

Student:Faculty

14:1

Avg SAT

1,077

Retention

76%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$43,756

Coaching Staff55 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Northern Colorado Athletics

Northern Colorado is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Greeley, CO, competing in the Big Sky. With an enrollment of 5,598 students, Northern Colorado offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Northern Colorado with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Northern Colorado is 3.2. The school maintains a 51% graduation rate.

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