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University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA 4 year Public
Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 3,412
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Acceptance rate 86%
Students retention rate 81%
On-time graduation rate 69%

Located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, UNI is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that UNI is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Northern Iowa is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UNI boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 86% and 72%, respectively.

  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

85.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,053

Cost of attendance at University of Northern Iowa in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average $9,543
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,753

Cost of attendance at University of Northern Iowa in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average $25,701
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 76 of freshman students at University of Northern Iowa received on average $6,227 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,227
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 355 24% $4,745 $1,684,502
Other Federal Grant 596 40% $4,325 $2,577,694
State Grant/Scholarships 142 10% $2,204 $312,915
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,058 72% $3,830 $4,052,580
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,115 76% $6,227 $6,943,189

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Northern Iowa students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Northern Iowa students is 68.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 71.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 65.0%.

68.9%

  • asian 74.1% 20 students
  • African American 44.7% 21 students
  • white 71.7% 1,120 students
  • unknown 55.7% 54 students
  • hispanic 66.7% 42 students
  • International Students 36.8% 7 students
  • Mixed Race 45.1% 23 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Missouri Valley Conference
  • Basketball Missouri Valley Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Missouri Valley Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Northern Iowa provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Northern Iowa offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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