A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UNI are mostly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very low racial diversity. 17% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
83%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 191% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Northern Iowa with a gender ratio of 11% women to 4% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UNI has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4%
|
| Women |
11%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
327
|
| Women |
952
|
UNI serves a very low number of students outside of Iowa, with 91 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
91%
|
| Out of State |
9%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
14% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 9.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 8.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=154095 IPEDS survey data for University of Northern Iowa.
Last updated February 24, 2025