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University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA • public • I | Missouri Valley Conference
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Acceptance
94.4%
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Grad Rate
69%
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Cost
$21,100 / $32,876

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Small)
Student Population
Undergrad: 8,433 • Total: 10,303
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
Cedar Falls, IA
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Website
www.uni.edu
Region
Plains
Carnegie Classification
M1: Master's Colleges & Universities – Larger Programs

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 3,181 (37.7%) • Female: 5,252 (62.3%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
94.4%
4,638 admitted from 4,913 applicants
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 460-580
Math: 400-630
Total: 860-1210
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
20-26
Application Types Offered
RD —
Application Requirements
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Application Fee
$40
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
Rolling: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
68.9%
4-Year Graduation Rate
45.2%
Freshman Retention Rate
85.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$21,100
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$32,876
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $8,564
Out-of-state: $20,340
Room & Board
$9,986
Books & Supplies
$2,550
Students Receiving Pell Grants
27%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Conference
Missouri Valley Conference
Men's Sports (5)
Basketball (FCS) Football (FCS) Golf (FCS) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) (FCS) Wrestling (FCS)
Women's Sports (8)
Basketball Golf Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
3.5 GPA
In-State Awards
$1,000-$6,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$7,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000-$16,000 total
1 automatic scholarship (20 total)
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Common questions about University of Northern Iowa

What is University of Northern Iowa's acceptance rate?
University of Northern Iowa accepts 94% of applicants, from 4,913 applications.
How much does University of Northern Iowa cost?
Tuition and fees are $8,564 in-state and $20,340 out-of-state.
What ACT score do you need for University of Northern Iowa?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 20 and 26 on the ACT.
What is University of Northern Iowa's graduation rate?
69% of students graduate within six years.