Mission Statement of the University of Northern Colorado
Like all Colorado public universities, UNC’s mission is established in state law. Our statutory mission notes that we:
- Are a comprehensive baccalaureate and specialized graduate research university with selective admission standards;
- Are the state's primary institution for degree programs that prepare educators;
- Offer master's and doctoral programs primarily in the field of education;
- Have the responsibility to offer graduate programs for educators statewide;
- Fulfill our graduate research university mission in part with our Education Innovation Institute.