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University of Northern Iowa
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Information Summary
Ranks 302nd overall and 7th in Iowa
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
88.6 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$16,487 |
| Admission
Success rate |
80% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
26 / 1250 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
17 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
82% / 66% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
12,327 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Doctoral, professional dominant |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of Northern Iowa?
Ranks 1203rd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $5,352 | $5,352 | $13,444 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $838 | $838 | $838 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $223 | $223 | $561 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $6,246 | $6,246 | $14,554 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $838 | $838 | $838 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $347 | $347 | $809 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $16,487 | $16,487 | $24,579 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $17,791 | $17,791 | $25,883 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $10,207 | $10,207 | $18,299 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $5,602 |
$5,602 |
$13,214 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $838 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,531 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,119 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $7,033 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,119 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,119 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $40 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 4,722 (1,982 male / 2,740 female) |
| Admitted | 3,759 (1,490 male / 2,269 female) |
| Admission rate | 80% |
| First-time Enrollment | 1,991 (759 male / 1,232 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 1,934 (751 male / 1,183 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 57 (8 male / 49 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 12,327 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does University of Northern Iowa use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does University of Northern Iowa accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Gateway Football Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Missouri Valley Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Missouri Valley Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Missouri Valley Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 451st for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 99% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 26 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 26 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 26 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 341st for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 0% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 410 / 620 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 451 / 630 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 861 / 1250 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 4,925 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $2,995 |
| Board Fee | $3,285 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
University of Northern Iowa Ranks 1723rd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,762 | 319 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,098 | 147 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,816 | 843 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,950 | 1,102 | |
| Any financial aid type | 1,463 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at University of Northern Iowa?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 224 | 219 | 443 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 186 | 192 | 378 |
Hispanic | 96 | 110 | 206 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 63 | 85 | 148 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 15 | 16 | 31 |
White Non-Hispanic | 4,578 | 6,543 | 11,121 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 5,162 | 7,165 | 12,327 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at University of Northern Iowa?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 11 | 10 | 21 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 39 | 28 | 67 |
Hispanic | 14 | 13 | 27 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 16 | 27 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | 4 | 6 |
White Non-Hispanic | 777 | 1,232 | 2,009 |
Race Unknown | 27 | 34 | 61 |
| Total | 881 | 1,337 | 2,218 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at University of Northern Iowa.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 238 | 274 | |
| 107 | 64 | 171 | |
| 28 | 92 | 120 | |
| 66 | 44 | 110 | |
| 59 | 51 | 110 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
University of Northern Iowa Ranks 908th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $62,202 ($66,915 male / $56,066 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 587 (332 male / 255 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 178 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 3 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $12,114,535 |
University of Northern Iowa Summary
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The University of Northern Iowa, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, was founded in 1876, as the Iowa State Normal School. Henry anthologies four times, in the Pushcart Prize annuals nine times, in Best American Short Stories eight times, in Best American Essays twice, in Best American Sports Writing and Best American Travel Writing. As for its graphics, the NAR has three times been represented in Communication Arts illustration annual, twice in the Society of Publication Designers’ annual, four times in the Print regional design annual, and twice won the “Ozzie” gold award for best cover among consumer magazines with a circulation of less than 100,000. UNI Athletics has enjoyed great success lately with the Men’s basketball team competing in the NCAA tournament three consecutive times and the football team making the I-AA championship game, only to lose to the Appalachian State Mountaineers in 2005. Hail our Panthers, we are ever loyal Showing strength and unity As we rise, we firmly stand behind you Urge you on to victory (Rah, rah, rah) As you lead us on to fame and honor Fight, fight, fight will be our cry So, give us a yell (Ho) the Purple and the Gold Victory for UNI UNI Fight, UNI Fight! Academics: Athletes and coaches: Business People: Creative arts: Politicians: The University of Northern Iowa Teaching and Research Greenhouse is a greenhouse complex incorporating botanical gardens for research and education.
University of Northern Iowa Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. Further, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. University of Northern Iowa is unique in its study options. For one thing, the university has a Accelerated Program, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, External Degree Program, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Army, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification, Visiting/Exchange Student Program and Washington Semester. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at University of Northern Iowa.
- History:
- History – General
- English Language and Literature:
- English, English Language & Literature – General, Speech/Rhetorical Studies
- Computer Science:
- Computer Networking/Telecommunications, Computer Science, Computer/Information Sciences – General
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Philosophy, Religion/Religious Studies
- Communications & Journalism:
- Communications/Rhetoric, Digital Communications/Multimedia, Organizational Communication, Public Relations
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Actuarial Science, Business Administration/Management, Construction Management, Finance/Banking, Management Information Systems, Marketing Management, Real Estate
- Popular majors:
- twenty-three percent business per marketing, eighteen percent education, eight percent social sciences, six percent visual and performing arts, five percent communications per journalism, five percent liberal arts
- Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
- Biological/Physical Sciences, Gerontology
- Public Administration and Service:
- Public Administration, Social Work
- Social Sciences:
- Anthropology, Applied Economics, Criminology, Econometrics, Economics, Geography, Political Science/Government, Sociology
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Acting, Art – General, Art History/Criticism/Conservation, Drama/Theater Arts, Fine/Studio Arts, Interior Design, Music – General, Music – General Performance, Music Theory/Composition, Theater Design/Stagecraft
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry, Geology, Physics
- Education:
- Business Teacher Education, ESL Teacher Education, Elementary Education, Foreign Language Teacher Education, Health Teacher Education, Junior High Education, Kindergarten/Preschool Education, Music Teacher Education, Physical Education, Reading Teacher Education, Science Teacher Education, Social Science Teacher Education, Speech Teacher Education, Technology/Industrial Arts Education
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- Foreign Language & Literature – General, French, German, Russian, Spanish
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Ecology, Microbiology
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- Health/Physical Fitness, recreation & fitness – general
- Mathematics:
- Applied Mathematics, Mathematics – General
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Speech-Language Pathology
Additionally, for international students, the application fee is 50.
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University of Northern Iowa Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 78%. Remember that this can change at any time. This school requires an application fee consisting of thirty dollars regular application fee, thirty dollars out-of-state application fee and thirty dollars online application fee. Transfer student are not ignored. In particular, there were two thousand and nineteen total number of transfer students who applied and one thousand, five hundred and seventy-seven total number of transfer students who were admitted.
Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 15th of August and the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. The regular application is due the 15th of August. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. Transfer students must apply no later than the Rolling admission, with priority applications due on the 15th of August.
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University of Northern Iowa Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Athletics, Leadership, Minority Status, Music/Drama, ROTC and State/District Residency. Financial aid forms are FAFSA. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics. Financial aid distribution is at twenty-five percent scholarships per grants and seventy-five percent loans per jobs.
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University of Northern Iowa Students
The school’s size is approximately ten thousand, seven hundred and thirty-four degree-seeking undergrads, one thousand, seven hundred and thirty-seven first-time degree-seeking freshmen and one thousand, six hundred and twenty-eight graduate enrollment. Additionally, it is part of an Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. The university is a Public, University, Four-year, Coed, where 78 percent of the applicants were admitted and Regionally accredited. Further, the student body consists of ninety-two percent in-state students, eight percent out-of-state students, two percent part-time students, sixty-three percent women, thirty-seven percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, one percent asian per pacific islander, three percent black per non-hispanic, one percent hispanic, ninety-three percent white per non-hispanic, one percent non-resident alien, nineteen percent in top 10th of graduating class, forty-eight percent in top quarter of graduating class and ninety percent in top half of graduating class. University of Northern Iowa offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees.
Incidentally, the school is located 63 miles from Cedar Rapids.This school features the Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. Again, the university has many unique facilites such as performing arts center, domed stadium, center for energy and environmental education, NASA teacher resource center, museum, observatory, wellness and recreation center, natural preserve.
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University of Northern Iowa Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club, Women’s Club, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club, Women’s Club, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
- Men’s NCAA Division IAA, Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Men’s Club and Men’s Scholarship Football
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club, Women’s Club, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Golf
- Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club and Women’s Club Racquetball
- Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club, Women’s Club and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
- Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club, Women’s Club and Women’s Scholarship Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club, Women’s Club, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
- Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_indoor
- Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_outdoor
- Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club, Women’s Club and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Men’s Scholarship Wrestling
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