University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About University of Northern Iowa

University of Northern Iowa is a mid-sized, public institution in Cedar Falls, IA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 7,529 students. The acceptance rate is 93%. 68% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $55,177.

93%

Acceptance

$15,901

Net price

7,529

Enrollment

68%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

93%

Acceptance rate

1,122

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading520–650

SAT Math500–630

ACT Composite19–26

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$15,901

Average net price

$9,936

In-state tuition

$21,712

Out-of-state tuition

$9,986

Room & board

$800

Books & supplies

$22,278

Total cost of attendance

27%

Students receiving Pell grants

46%

Students with federal loans

$19,691

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$10,863

$30–48K

$11,751

$48–75K

$14,099

$75–110K

$17,740

$110K+

$18,706

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Education25.1%

Business22.1%

Parks & Recreation5.9%

Communications5.5%

Psychology4.9%

Biology4.6%

Health & Nursing4.5%

Social Sciences4.0%

Visual & Performing Arts3.4%

Humanities2.8%

After Graduation

$55,177

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$47,222

Median earnings (6 yrs)

68%

Graduation rate

82%

Retention rate

85%

Earn more than a HS grad

$11,070

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

7,529

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

22%

First-generation

Gender balance

61% women

39% men

Race & ethnicity

White

83%

Hispanic

Black

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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