The University of Northern Iowa, located in Iowa's charming and vibrant Cedar Valley, is a regional comprehensive Division I university that not only provides an affordable, world-class education but helps students pinpoint and develop their strengths. Building on its historic excellence in teacher education, the university offers outstanding programs in business, technology, performing arts, health sciences – in total, more than 160 areas of study across nearly all disciplines. UNI offers engaged learning experiences designed to prepare students for an ever-evolving world. Our professors—experts of applied knowledge—craft curriculum to shape students with the perspective to navigate the world beyond UNI. The university’s 820-square-acre campus is home to 270 student clubs and organizations, 17 highly competitive Division I sports teams and a performing arts center.

Check Out Upcoming Events at University of Northern Iowa

University of Northern Iowa Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

See All University of Northern Iowa Rankings

Admissions

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate

79%

SAT Range

1030-1230

ACT Range

20-26

Application Fee

$40

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$16,166 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$5,099 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

83%

Find Private Student Loans

Find College Scholarships

Explore Tuition & Cost Breakdown

Find college scholarships

Academics

Professors

A minus

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

16:1

Evening Degree Programs

We don't have enough responses to know if students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.Take our survey

We don't have enough responses to know if students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.Take our survey

We don't have enough responses to know if students agree that the workload is easy to manage.Take our survey

Majors

Check out Engineering at UNI!

Driven by innovation and a passion to shape their own future, students in the Department of Applied Engineering & Technical Management gain experience learning – and working – in some of the nation’s fastest growing industries.

Learn More

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

Online Bachelor's Programs

Explore All Online Majors

Mix of Online and on Campus
80%
On Campus
15%
Online
5%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

7,632 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

657

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

23%

Varsity Athletes

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?

More opinions are needed to display this poll.Take our surveyto add your opinion.

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

Take a Virtual Tour

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes your school?

More opinions are needed to display this poll.Take our surveyto add your opinion.

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$44,600 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

64%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

96%

National

83%