School Information

37.0
Total Cost $18,077
Total Enrollment 13,303
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 17 : 1

University of Northern Iowa

http://www.uni.edu
1222 W 27th St, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614
(319) 273-2311

The University of Northern Iowa offers a world-class university education, providing personalized experiences and creating a lifetime of opportunities.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At University of Northern Iowa, 88.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 60.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,181), and 70% receive loans ($6,593 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,980. Off campus it is around $8,463.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of Northern Iowa is $13,286 per year.

Yearly Tuition
University of Northern Iowa Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $6,636
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $14,900
Tuition Graduate in State $6,716
Tuition Graduate Out of State $15,172
Living Costs
University of Northern Iowa Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $18,077
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $26,341
Total Expense In State Off Campus $19,560
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $11,097
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $27,824
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $19,361
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 4,133 people applied to University of Northern Iowa. Of the applicants, 85.0% were admitted (82.0% male & 87.0% female ) and 56.0% accepted (53.0% male and 57.0% female)

Of the 11,381 undergraduate students at University of Northern Iowa, 10.0% are part-time. A majority (89.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 64.0% of the 1,922 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     90.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     82.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     66.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     32.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     65.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     67.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (319) 273-2281
Admissions Office Email admissions@uni.edu
Admissions Office Address 1227 W. 27th Street Cedar Falls, IA 50614.
Admissions Website http://www.uni.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to University of Northern Iowa, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 610
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 660
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 26
ACT English (25th Percentile) 20
ACT English (75th Percentile) 26
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 26
 
University of Northern Iowa Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 0 3
American/United States Studies/Civilization 0
Asian Studies/Civilization 0
Women's Studies 3
Biological and biomedical sciences 134 19
Biochemistry 9 2
Bioinformatics 2
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 61 3
Biomedical Sciences, General 38
Biotechnology 2 7
Ecology 17 7
Microbiology, General 5
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 515 79
Accounting 96 36
Business Administration and Management, General 155 42
Construction Management 21
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other 26
Finance, General 61
Investments and Securities 15
Management Information Systems, General 27
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 99
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 1
Real Estate 15
Communication, journalism, and related programs 133 19
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 49 18
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 35
Mass Communication/Media Studies 1
Organizational Communication, General 7
Public Relations/Image Management 42
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 25
Graphic Communications, General 25
Computer and information sciences and support services 11 4
Computer and Information Sciences, Other 0
Computer Science 10 4
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 1
Education 359 128 6
Art Teacher Education 2
Business Teacher Education 3
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services 12
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 4
Curriculum and Instruction 3
Education, General 1
Education/Teaching Individuals - Vision Impairments/ Blindness 0
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented 0
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 2
Educational/Instructional Media Design 13
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship 36
Elementary Education and Teaching 269 1
Foreign Language Teacher Education 0
Health Teacher Education 3 0
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 3
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 19 1
Music Teacher Education 13 6
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 17 14
Reading Teacher Education 0
Secondary School Administration/Principalship 0
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education 11
Social Science Teacher Education 17
Special Education and Teaching, General 8
Speech Teacher Education 3
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 7 17
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 8
Engineering 1
Engineering Physics 1
Engineering technologies/technicians 68 1 1
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech 9
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 1
Industrial Technology/Technician 39 1 1
Manufacturing Technology/Technician 19
English language and literature/letters 59 12
English Language and Literature, General 55 12
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 4
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 78
Apparel and Textiles, General 23
Family and Community Services 55
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 29 19
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 2 0
French Language and Literature 6 5
German Language and Literature 2 4
Russian Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 18 10
Health professions and related clinical sciences 76 30 1
Athletic Training/Trainer 19 6
Environmental Health 1
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 25
Public Health Education and Promotion 1
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 32 23
History 61 5
History, General 61 5
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 110
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 2
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 108
Library science 14
Library Science/Librarianship 14
Mathematics and statistics 35 11
Applied Mathematics 0
Applied Mathematics, Other 0
Mathematics, General 20 11
Statistics, Other 15
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 12 6
Biological and Physical Sciences 5 6
Gerontology 7
Natural resources and conservation 1
Environmental Science 1
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 110 23 2
Health and Physical Education, General 63 15
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 1
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 47 7 2
Philosophy and religious studies 6
Philosophy 1
Religion/Religious Studies 5
Physical sciences 27 5
Chemistry, General 8 2
Chemistry, Other 0
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 3
Geology/Earth Science, General 13
Physics, General 2
Physics, Other 1 3
Psychology 77 41
Counseling Psychology 13
Educational Psychology 8
Psychology, General 77 13
School Psychology 7
Public administration and social service professions 95 37
Public Administration 14
Public Policy Analysis 10
Social Work 81 27
Social sciences 136 6
Anthropology 14
Applied Economics 6
Criminology 50
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 0
Economics, General 5
Geography 13 4
Political Science and Government, General 27
Political Science and Government, Other 7
Sociology 14 2
Visual and performing arts 111 10
Acting 8
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 4
Art/Art Studies, General 15 0
Conducting 1
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 8
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other 0
Fine/Studio Arts, General 35 1
Interior Design 19
Jazz/Jazz Studies 1
Music Performance, General 9 6
Music Theory and Composition 0
Music, General 9 1
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 4
 
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