University of Northern Colorado, also known as UNCO, is a publicly owned entity headquartered in the US. Founded in 1889, it employs approximately 4,160 individuals. The university operates as a public institution located in Greeley, Colorado, United States, initially established as the State Normal School of Colorado and adopting its current name in 1970. It enrolls approximately 10,000 students across six colleges, with extended campus locations in Loveland, Denver/Aurora, and Colorado Springs. The institution maintains a history in teacher education, and its 19 athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Big Sky Conference.