University of Northern Iowa

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About University of Northern Iowa

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

The University of Northern Iowa is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Cedar Falls, Iowa. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,967, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 86%. The university offers 105 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 69%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,780, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $18,480.

Cedar Falls, IA

$7,780

Avg in-state
tuition

$18,480

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

86%

Acceptance Rate Insight

86% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

81%

Retention Rate Insight

81% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

69%

Graduation Rate Insight

69% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required or recommended

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Not required or recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile20-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile980-1190

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

10k

Students enrolled

54%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

84%

Unknown

2%

Black

3%

Hispanic

5%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

24% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

24%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

23

Total Online Enrollment

4,979

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

86% On-campus

14% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold4% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold27% online

DoctorateCheck Bold57% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

40%

State Grant Aid

10%

Institution Grant Aid

72%

Pell Grant

24%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$4,325
State Grant Aid$2,204
Institution Grant Aid$3,830
Pell Grant Aid$4,329

Financial Outlook

$20k

Average student debtafter graduation

$40k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

5.9%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Wrestling
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
6Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services.
7Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
8Education.
9Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
10Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
11English Language And Literature/Letters.
12Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
13Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
14Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
15Health Professions And Related Programs.
16History
17History.
18Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
19Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
20Library Science.
21Mathematics And Statistics.
22Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
23Natural Resources And Conservation.
24Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
25Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
26Philosophy And Religious Studies.
27Physical Sciences.
28Psychology.
29Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
30Security And Protective Services.
31Social Sciences.
32Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.