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Information Summary
Ranks 365th for total enrollment
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$16,004 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
78% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
26 / 1281 |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
12,622 |
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 |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of Northern Iowa?
Ranks 1129th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $5,086 | $5,086 | $13,002 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,026 | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $212 | $212 | $542 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $5,936 | $5,936 | $14,074 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $1,026 | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $330 | $330 | $782 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $16,004 | $16,004 | $23,920 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $17,566 | $17,566 | $25,482 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $10,264 | $10,264 | $18,180 |
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 | $5,387 |
$5,387 |
$12,705 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $819 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,275 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,037 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,702 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,037 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,037 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $30 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 4,585 (1,981 male / 2,604 female) |
| Admitted | 3,572 (1,463 male / 2,109 female) |
| Admission rate | 78% |
| First-time Enrollment | 1,768 (710 male / 1,058 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 1,695 (679 male / 1,016 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 73 (31 male / 42 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 12,622 |
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 |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
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 |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does University of Northern Iowa accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 431st for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 96% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 26 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 26 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 26 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 264th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 3% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 490 / 621 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 461 / 660 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 951 / 1281 |
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 | $2,695 |
| Board Fee | $3,045 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,603 | 346 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,160 | 137 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,800 | 770 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,476 | 1,003 | |
| Any financial aid type | 1,360 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at University of Northern Iowa?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 207 | 228 | 435 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 208 | 214 | 422 |
Hispanic | 81 | 108 | 189 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 65 | 68 | 133 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 11 | 15 | 26 |
White Non-Hispanic | 4,689 | 6,728 | 11,417 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 5,261 | 7,361 | 12,622 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at University of Northern Iowa.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 271 | 311 | |
| 133 | 93 | 226 | |
| 63 | 64 | 127 | |
| 49 | 67 | 116 | |
| 62 | 52 | 114 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?













