University of Northern Iowa

#7 in Iowa

4-years Public College In Cedar Falls, IA

University of Northern Iowa (referred to as UNI) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Cedar Falls, IA. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - other. The 2023 tuition & fees at University of Northern Iowa is $9,728 for Iowa residents and $21,272 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 8,945 and student to faculty ratio is 5.88% (17 to 1).The highest degree offered at University of Northern Iowa is Doctor's degree - other. It offers Master's, and Doctorate (Other) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$9,728 (Iowa Residents) $21,272 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate94.95%
Student Population8,945
Test Scores1,150 (SAT) 22 (ACT)
Graduation Rate63%
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
University of Northern Iowa is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1918 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Northern Iowa is $9,728 for Iowa residents and $21,272 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at University of Northern Iowa is $11,362 for Iowa residents and $22,834 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. University of Northern Iowa offers the alternative tuition plans. 74 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $7,433 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at University of Northern Iowa is 94.95% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 32.92%. The average SAT score is 1,150 and the average ACT score is 22. University of Northern Iowa accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 8,945 students are attending at University of Northern Iowa (7,735 undergraduate students). There are 461 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 130 part-time faculty working for University of Northern Iowa. The students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 1,437 (full-time) and 320 (part-time). The graduation rate at University of Northern Iowa is 63% and transfer-out rate is 25%. The retention rate is 83% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
University of Northern Iowa offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. University of Northern Iowa offers ROTC, study abroad, teacher certification program. On University of Northern Iowa campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at University of Northern Iowa
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children