School Overview
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
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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 |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
University of Northern Iowa Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (319) 273-2311 |
| Website: | www.uni.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | uni.edu/admissions/apply |
| Address: | 1227 W 27th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0005 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 10,477 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 68% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 7,745 (74% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $8,938 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $21,222 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 83% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $4,655 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
University of Northern Iowa Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at University of Northern Iowa.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 5 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 12 | 3 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 4 | 3 | |||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 3 | 1 | |||
| Education | 12 | 16 | |||
| Engineering | 1 | 1 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 3 | 3 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | 2 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 4 | 4 | |||
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | ||||
| Library Science | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | 2 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | 1 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | 3 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 4 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | 2 | |||
| Social Sciences | 9 | 2 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 14 | 8 | |||
| Grand total | 97 | 61 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at University of Northern Iowa and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $8,938 |
| Out-of-state | $21,222 |
| Books and supplies | $900 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $10,432 |
| Out-of-state | $22,648 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,378 | 83% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,101 | 67% | $4,655 |
| Student loan aid | 930 | 56% | $6,080 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 5,856 | 61% | $5,506 |
| Federal student loans | 5,208 | 55% | $6,028 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for University of Northern Iowa. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled University of Northern Iowa students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 4,701 | 1,804 | 2,897 | Percent admitted | 100% | 76% | 81% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 31% | 28% | 33% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
University of Northern Iowa Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 10,477 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 8,953 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,524 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
University of Northern Iowa Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
- Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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