Dr. Andrew “Andy” Feinstein President of the University of Northern Colorado | University of Northern Colorado
Dr. Andrew “Andy” Feinstein President of the University of Northern Colorado | University of Northern Colorado
Of the three institutions in the county, University of Northern Colorado was the only one that provided detailed enrollment data at the time.
At least 10,107 people applied to Weld County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 16,603 students enrolled in the universities, including 13,951 in undergraduate and 2,652 in graduate programs. Only 4.6% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (54.9%) and Hispanic (30.1%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, University of Northern Colorado stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 9,380 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aims Community College | -- | -- | 7,178 |
| University of Northern Colorado | 10,107 | 7,985 | 9,380 |
| Academy of Natural Therapy Inc | -- | -- | 45 |
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