University of Northern Iowa: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1210 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #338 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #305 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #102 of 1,030 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 95 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Undergraduates
- 7,711
- Graduates
- 1,567
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- uni.edu
University of Northern Iowa Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Northern Iowa has an acceptance rate of 93% and is among the 33% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 92% | 93% |
| Applicants | 5,360 | 2,009 | 3,349 |
| Admissions | 4,971 | 1,848 | 3,122 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,538 | 554 | 984 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 8 | 1 | 7 |
2,792 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,482 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
25 or 2%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1020
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Northern Iowa are 1020-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
670 or 43%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Northern Iowa are 19-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 7691 (83%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 534 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 309 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 253 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 198 (2%) |
| Asian | 149 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 119 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $5,865
- Students receiving aid
- 84%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,564 | $10,230 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,564 | $10,230 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,340 | $21,932 |
| Fee in-district | $1,372 | $1,372 |
| Fee in-state | $1,372 | $1,372 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,372 | $1,372 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,594 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,986 |
| Room charge | $5,158 |
| Meal charge | $4,828 |
University of Northern Iowa majors
University of Northern Iowa has granted 1,909 bachelor's degrees across 92 programs, 356 master's across 38 programs, and 6 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Northern Iowa.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 292 | ||
| Social Work | 79 | 45 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 93 | 16 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 94 | 10 | |
| Psychology, General | 92 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 61 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 56 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 55 | ||
| Finance, General | 51 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 50 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 45 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 43 | 1 | |
| Criminology | 43 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 32 | 8 | |
| History, General | 34 | 4 | |
| Construction Management, General | 36 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 36 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 31 | ||
| Computer Science | 30 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 21 | 8 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 24 | 4 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 25 | 2 | |
| Digital Marketing | 27 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 24 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 23 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 23 | ||
| Library and Information Science | 23 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 18 | 5 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 23 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 | 3 | |
| Family and Community Services | 20 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 20 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 20 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 19 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 19 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 19 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 18 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 15 | 2 | |
| Interior Design | 17 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 17 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 17 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 15 | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 15 | 1 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 15 | ||
| Ecology | 15 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 15 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 14 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 10 | 4 | |
| Graphic Design | 13 | ||
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 13 | ||
| Sociology, General | 13 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 12 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 6 | 6 | |
| Real Estate | 12 | ||
| Acting | 11 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 5 | 6 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 11 | ||
| Financial Planning and Services | 11 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 11 | ||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 11 | ||
| School Psychology | 11 | ||
| Electromechanical & Electromechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 10 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 9 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 2 | 7 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 8 | ||
| Public Administration | 8 | ||
| Biochemistry | 7 | ||
| Environmental Science | 7 | ||
| Statistics, Other | 7 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 6 | ||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Graphic Communications, General | 6 | ||
| International Marketing | 6 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 5 | ||
| Applied Economics | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 5 | ||
| Investments and Securities | 5 | ||
| Physics, General | 5 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Gerontology | 4 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 3 | ||
| Business Analytics | 3 | ||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Economics, General | 3 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 3 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 3 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 3 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 3 | ||
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Women's Studies | 3 | ||
| Conducting | 2 | ||
| Geography | 2 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 2 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | ||
| Social Psychology | 2 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||
| Automation Engineer Technology & Technician | 1 | ||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 1 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 1 | ||
| Education, Other | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | ||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 1 | ||
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 1 | ||
| Music Technology | 1 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | ||
| Political Science and Government, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,909 | 356 | 6 |
University of Northern Iowa has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 26% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 66% | 69% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Northern Iowa has published 9,005 scientific papers with 169,803 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Environmental Science, Psychology, Computer Science, Philosophy, Biology, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 112 | 556 |
| 1994 | 136 | 540 |
| 1995 | 150 | 699 |
| 1996 | 184 | 726 |
| 1997 | 143 | 785 |
| 1998 | 163 | 943 |
| 1999 | 145 | 1048 |
| 2000 | 152 | 1337 |
| 2001 | 150 | 1312 |
| 2002 | 186 | 1549 |
| 2003 | 209 | 1759 |
| 2004 | 209 | 2074 |
| 2005 | 201 | 2480 |
| 2006 | 220 | 2854 |
| 2007 | 429 | 3384 |
| 2008 | 245 | 4227 |
| 2009 | 186 | 4641 |
| 2010 | 208 | 5273 |
| 2011 | 260 | 5850 |
| 2012 | 202 | 6409 |
| 2013 | 241 | 7125 |
| 2014 | 746 | 7370 |
| 2015 | 333 | 7668 |
| 2016 | 250 | 7600 |
| 2017 | 241 | 7595 |
| 2018 | 272 | 8132 |
| 2019 | 290 | 8917 |
| 2020 | 375 | 10472 |
| 2021 | 253 | 11165 |
| 2022 | 222 | 10672 |
| 2023 | 187 | 10748 |
| 2024 | 179 | 10012 |
| 2025 | 126 | 8849 |
University of Northern Iowa alumni
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Chuck Grassley
- Enrolled in the University of Northern Iowa
- In 1955 graduated with undergraduate degree
- In 1956 graduated with postgraduate degree
- Occupations
- legislatorfarmeruniversity teacherpolitician
- Biography
-
Charles Ernest Grassley is an American politician serving since 2025 as the president pro tempore of the United States Senate, a position he also held from 2019 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Grassley is the senior U.S. senator from Iowa, serving since 1981.
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Nick Nurse
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coach
- Biography
-
Nicholas David Nurse is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He previously served as head coach for the Toronto Raptors, whom he led to an NBA championship in 2019 and with whom he was named the NBA Coach of the Year in 2020.
-
Jane Elliott
- Occupations
- human rights defenderteacherscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Jane Elliott is an American diversity educator. As a schoolteacher, Elliott became known for the "Blue eyes/Brown eyes" exercise she created to teach students about the effects of discrimination and racial stereotyping. She first conducted the exercise with her third-grade class on April 5, 1968, the day after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. The local newspaper's publication of compositions that the children had written about the experience led to much broader media interest in it.
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David Johnson
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
David Jerome Johnson Sr. is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Northern Iowa Panthers and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2015 NFL draft. Johnson spent five seasons with the Cardinals, earning Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections in 2016. He also played for the Houston Texans and New Orleans Saints.
General info
| Alternative names | UNI Northern Iowa Panthers |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1876 |
| Motto | Discover Where You Belong |
| Colors | purple, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,523 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1227 W 27th St Cedar Falls, Iowa, 50614-0005 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 41,000 |
| Phone | 3192732311 |