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University of Northern Iowa

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Acceptance Rate 94.95 %
SAT Average 1,150
Tuition & Fees $21,272
($9,728)
Student Population 8,945
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $7,433

Academic Overview

University of Northern Iowa Campus, Cedar Falls, IA
University of Northern Iowa is a public, four-years institute located in Cedar Falls, Iowa. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - other.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $9,728 for Iowa residents and $21,272 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $11,362 for Iowa residents and $22,834 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 8,945 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 94.95% and the graduation rate is 63% last year.
The salary after graduation from University of Northern Iowa varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $49,700. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, UNI's tuition & fees is $9,728 for Iowa residents and $21,272 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $11,362 for in-state students and $22,834 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Iowa ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$9,728$21,272
Graduate$11,362$22,834
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at UNI. The acceptance rate of UNI is 94.95% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 32.92%. The average graduation rate is 63% and the transfer-out rate is 25%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,433 and 74% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 8,945 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for University of Northern Iowa is 94.95 %.
Acceptance Rate
94.95%
Graduation Rate for University of Northern Iowa is 63 %
Graduation Rate
63%
Transfer-out Rate for University of Northern Iowa is 25 %
Transfer-out Rate
25%
Retention Rate for University of Northern Iowa is 83 %
Retention Rate
83%
Student Population for University of Northern Iowa is 8,945
Student Population
8,945
Student to Faculty Ratio for University of Northern Iowa is 17 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,433 at University of Northern Iowa.
Financial Aid Amount
$7,433

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1227 W 27th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0005
Phone319-273-2311
WEBhttps://www.uni.edu/
Admissionhttps://admissions.uni.edu/
Online Applicationhttps://admissions.uni.edu/application
Financial Aidhttps://admissions.uni.edu/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://admissions.uni.edu/financial-aid/resources/net-price-calculator
Veterans Tuitionhttps://military.uni.edu/
Athletichttps://uni.edu/resources/consumer-info
Disability Servicehttps://sas.uni.edu/

Offered Degrees

UNI offers 174 major programs through online and on-site education where 16 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
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Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's1093
Master's5811
Doctorate (Other)72

Special Learning Opportunities

University of Northern Iowa offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:3,593)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,550)

Veterans Benefits

University of Northern Iowa has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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