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University of Northern Iowa

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Acceptance Rate 92.74 %
SAT Average 1,170
Tuition & Fees $21,712
($9,936)
Student Population 9,278
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $6,381

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 2025 tuition & fees is $9,936 for Iowa residents and $21,712 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $11,602 for Iowa residents and $23,304 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 9,278 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 92.74% and the graduation rate is 68% 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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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, UNI's tuition & fees is $9,936 for Iowa residents and $21,712 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $11,602 for in-state students and $23,304 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Iowa ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$9,936$21,712
Graduate$11,602$23,304
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Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at UNI. The acceptance rate of UNI is 92.74% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 31.10%. The average graduation rate is 68% and the transfer-out rate is 22%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,381 and 66% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 9,278 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for University of Northern Iowa is 92.74 %.
Acceptance Rate
92.74%
Graduation Rate for University of Northern Iowa is 68 %
Graduation Rate
68%
Transfer-out Rate for University of Northern Iowa is 22 %
Transfer-out Rate
22%
Retention Rate for University of Northern Iowa is 82 %
Retention Rate
82%
Student Population for University of Northern Iowa is 9,278
Student Population
9,278
Student to Faculty Ratio for University of Northern Iowa is 18 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
18 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,381 at University of Northern Iowa.
Financial Aid Amount
$6,381

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 170 major programs through online and on-site education where 21 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's1064
Master's5813
Doctorate (Other)64

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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