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University of Northern Iowa

University of Northern Iowa is a medium, public institution located in Cedar Falls, ia. Founded in 1876, University of Northern Iowa offers undergraduate degrees in 115 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 7,571 undergraduates
cost $9,411 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into University of Northern Iowa? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 95.0%
SAT score average 1121
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA 3.6
Application fee $40
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Northern Iowa is known for one of its top majors: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Other

Popular majors

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Finance and Financial Management Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Social Work

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,411
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,343
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $2,434
Cost of attendance* $21,988
Average financial aid package $8,817
Estimated cost $13,171 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $20,565
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,343
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $2,434
Cost of attendance* $33,142
Average financial aid package $8,817
Estimated cost $24,325 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Northern Iowa has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,571, with gender binary students split 38% male and 62% female.

Total enrollment

9,021

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
72%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
17%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Northern Iowa, students love their St. Stephen the Witness Catholic Student Center. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 1227 W 27th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0005
phone 319-273-2311
address https://www.uni.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

St. stephen the witness catholic student center

Panther esports

National society of collegiate scholars

Dance marathon

Accounting club

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Northern Iowa to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Northern Iowa?

University of Northern Iowa is located in Cedar Falls, ia.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Northern Iowa? 

The acceptance rate for University of Northern Iowa is 95%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Northern Iowa?

The average high school GPA for University of Northern Iowa students was 3.6.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Northern Iowa?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Northern Iowa including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $87,952.

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