University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA · Public
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University of Northern Iowa admitted 92.7% of applicants university-wide (4,971 of 5,360).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 92.7% | 4,971 | 5,360 |
| In-state | 94.8% | 3,533 | 3,726 |
| Out-of-state | 89.9% | 1,137 | 1,265 |
| International applicants | 81.6% | 301 | 369 |
| Men | 92.0% | 1,848 | 2,009 |
| Women | 93.2% | 3,122 | 3,349 |
Of 4,971 admitted students, 1,546 enrolled (31.1% yield).
University of Northern Iowa Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 880–1200
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 20–26
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
University of Northern Iowa Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $34,972/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $21,712 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $13,260 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $34,972/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $10,863 |
| $30k–48k | $11,751 |
| $48k–75k | $14,099 |
| $75k–110k | $17,740 |
| Over $110k | $18,706 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Regents' Distinguished Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- UNI Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- UNI Iowa Merit Scholarship — Varies (Automatic)
- UNI Nonresident Merit Scholarship — Varies (Automatic)
- UNI Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (International Aid)
University of Northern Iowa Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Unofficial transcripts (can be uploaded in application; official required prior to enrollment)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Unofficial transcripts (can be uploaded in application; official required prior to enrollment)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
University of Northern Iowa · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
University of Northern Iowa requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $55,177
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 67.9%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 84%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $19,691
- At graduation
University of Northern Iowa · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- WSJ: #289
- Forbes: #395
- Niche: #496
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (22%), Psychology (5%), Biological & life sciences (5%).
Student–faculty ratio: 17:1 · 35% of class sections have under 20 students.
University of Northern Iowa Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.