University of Northern Iowa

Introduction

In the Midwest region of the United States, a small, nondescript state is often overlooked. However, the students at the University of Northern Iowa are proud of their state in the middle of the Great Plains. University of Northern Iowa is located in Cedar Falls, Iowa. This four-year institution offers bachelor

Information Summary

Ranks 7th in Iowa and 356th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about) 89.1
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance $20,934
Admission Success rate N/A
ACT / SAT 75%ile scores 26 / 1241
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty 19 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time) 84% / 71%
Enrollment Total (all students) 11,187

Academics

All students who attend the University of Northern Iowa are required to take a core grouping of liberal arts classes regardless of their intended major. The purpose of these classes is to provide all incoming students with a base of general education and general knowledge. The board at University of Northern Iowa believes that this liberal arts structure results in well-rounded, high-functioning graduates.

Students may choose to major in subjects that fall under one of five distinct colleges. The colleges include studies of business, arts and humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and education. Students can pursue a bachelor

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Unique Programs

The University of Northern Iowa recognizes the limits that its location places on its students. Landlocked in the middle of the country, it is difficult for students to travel to large metropolises or significant historical and educational locations within the United States. Therefore, the University of Northern Iowa places a great emphasis on its study abroad programs.

These programs provide students with the opportunity to study in a foreign country without derailing their curriculum schedule. Students who participate in a study abroad semester will take humanities and arts courses that can be substituted for the core liberal arts classes required of all students.

The study abroad program at the University of Northern Iowa partners with thousands of international school programs that can be found in scores of different countries around the world. Students can attend a full semester program or opt for a briefer period of study or a summer semester. Some of these programs are led by members of the University of Northern Iowa faculty. Others are completely independent of the University of Northern Iowa.

The University of Northern Iowa also offers a program designed for non-native English speakers who desire to enter the American workplace. This program of study is called the Culture and Intensive English Program. Throughout the duration of the course, students will receive both written and oral instruction and engage in real-world English speaking practice sessions.

Students

The students at University of Northern Iowa are very involved in on-campus activities. Most of the school

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Athletics

The University of Northern Iowa Panthers compete in the NCAA

Additional School Information

The University of Northern Iowa was originally founded as a combination orphanage and teacher

Bibliography

  • Peterson, Gerald L. University of Northern Iowa. Chicago: Arcadia, 2000. Print.
  • UNI Alumni Association. 2011. Web. 19 May 2011. <http://www.unialum.org>.
  • University of Northern Iowa. 2011. Web. 20 May 2011. <http://www.uni.edu>.

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