The University of Northern Iowa, or UNI for short, is a public university located in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The University was founded in 1876 and was known as Iowa State Normal School. In 1967, after three name changes, it became known as the University of Northern Iowa.
Student Body and Program Offerings
The University boasts an annual student enrollment of over 12,000 and offers over 90 undergraduate programs in a variety of academic disciplines. The University's four academic colleges of business, education, social and behavioral sciences, and humanities administer these 90 programs. The Graduate College administers the university's eight graduate programs, two PhD programs, and one professional licensing program.
Online and Distance Education
Through the University's office of Continuing Education and Special programs, students can earn bachelor's and master's degrees as well as endorsements, certificates, and professional licenses. While many of the programs are offered entirely online, some are considered "hybrid" programs, which require some classroom attendance and some online coursework.
Rankings and Recognitions
U.S. News and World Report has ranked UNI as second among Regional Universities in the Midwest and the Princeton Review has ranked the University as among the Best 351 Colleges in its College Rankings guide. The Princeton Review has likewise recognized UNI's College of Business Administration as a "Best Business School".
Library
The University library, the Rod Library, is home to a staggering collection of 1.2 million print volumes and is open 24 hours each day, seven days a week making it a valuable resource for students.
Athletics
UNI athletic teams are known as the panthers and there are teams for basketball, volleyball, tennis, track and field, golf, and many others.
General Information
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Admission Office 1227 West 27th Street Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0018 (319) 273-2281 (800) 772-2037 Fax: (319) 273-2885 [email protected] Contact: Christie Kangas Director of Admissions |
Main Address 1227 West 27th Street Cedar Falls, IA 50614 (319) 273-2311 www.uni.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 11,086 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,015 Degree-seeking undergrads: 10,835 Graduate enrollment: 1,912 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $40 Online application fee: $40 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 84% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 84% |
College Majors
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Acting B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Communications Technologies Graphic Communications B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Networking/Telecommunications B Education Business Teacher Education B Engineering Engineering Physics B Engineering Technologies Electromechanical Technologies B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Family & Consumer Sciences Clothing/Apparel/Textile Studies B Foreign Language & Literature Foreign Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Humanities B Mathematics Applied Mathematics B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Biological/Physical Sciences B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Administration B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor's degree C = Certificate or diploma |
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