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UNC has the lowest debt at graduation among similar four year universities in Colorado.
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Over 700 scholarships are available to students every academic year.
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Lawmakers recently approved HB24-1231, a bill that will fund UNC's proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. The strategic initiative to help address Colorado's critical shortage of physicians will enroll 150 medical students annually, with an inaugural class anticipated to start as early as fall 2026.
UNC is now an official Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) after working towards this historic milestone for several years. This federal designation will be instrumental in paving the way for improving student success, ensuring equitable outcomes and eliminating disparities.
Two graduating seniors, Pennie Nichol and Jenna Mischke, were named semifinalists for the 2024-25 Fulbright U.S. Student Program, one of the most prestigious international academic exchange programs in the world. Congratulations!