Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Cedar Falls, Iowa |
| Online | uni.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, University of Northern Iowa is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 4,772 prospective students applied, and 4,094 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,553 enrolled in the school. 7,739 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,478 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $7,780 plus fees of $1,273. UNI is ranked 419 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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UNI is rated within the top 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Northern Iowa within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#419 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#134 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Colleges in Iowa
#3 in Best Public Colleges in Iowa
#498 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Value Colleges in Iowa
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 980/1190 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.61 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Iowa Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $1,273 |
| Room and Board | $9,160 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,396 |
| Total One Year Cost | $21,409 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $1,273 |
| Room and Board | $9,160 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,396 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,109 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 22% |
| Education | 17% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
| Communication | 6% |
| Biology | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=154095 IPEDS survey data for University of Northern Iowa.
Current students may use the University of Northern Iowa GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.