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University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 93%
- Open
- Average net price
- $16,038
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 69%
- Median earnings
- $57,187
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Northern Iowa is a public college in Cedar Falls, IA with 7,529 undergraduates. It admits 93% of applicants, and admitted students average 1122 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $16,038 per year ($11,415 for families earning under $30,000). 69% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $57,187 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 93%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,913
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 4,638
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 34%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing520–650
200800
SAT Math500–630
200800
ACT Composite19–26
136
What University of Northern Iowa looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testNot considered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $22,977
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $10,201
- Out-of-state tuition
- $22,359
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$11,415
- $30–48k$11,060
- $48–75k$13,066
- $75–110k$16,728
- $110k+$19,187
Get a personal estimate with University of Northern Iowa's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 69%
- Freshman retention
- 82%
- Median earnings
- $57,187
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,039
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 7,529
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 28%
- White83%
- Hispanic6%
- Black3%
- Asian2%
University of Northern Iowa FAQ
What is University of Northern Iowa's acceptance rate?+
University of Northern Iowa admits 93% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for University of Northern Iowa?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 520–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 500–630 on SAT Math; the average total is 1122.
What ACT score do you need for University of Northern Iowa?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–26.
Is University of Northern Iowa test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Northern Iowa?+
In Fall 2023, 4,913 students applied to University of Northern Iowa and 4,638 were admitted; 1,552 enrolled.
Does University of Northern Iowa consider legacy status?+
No. University of Northern Iowa reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Northern Iowa require an essay?+
University of Northern Iowa reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Northern Iowa cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $22,977 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,038.
What is University of Northern Iowa's graduation rate?+
69% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 154095 · How we use this data
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