University of Northern Iowa: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1168 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #330 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #299 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #96 of 1,005 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 96 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Undergraduates
- 7,734
- Graduates
- 1,279
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- 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 94% and is among the 32% 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 | 94% | 93% | 95% |
| Applicants | 4,913 | 1,881 | 3,032 |
| Admissions | 4,638 | 1,755 | 2,883 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,543 | 551 | 992 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 9 | 6 | 3 |
3,063 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,267 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
18 or 1%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 860
or below
75% of them
had 1210
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Northern Iowa are 860-1210 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
716 or 46%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Northern Iowa are 20-26 (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 | 7490 (83%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 523 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 277 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 248 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 171 (2%) |
| Asian | 146 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 138 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (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
- $5,325
- Students receiving aid
- 83%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,396 | $10,030 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,396 | $10,030 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,940 | $21,502 |
| Fee in-district | $1,332 | $1,332 |
| Fee in-state | $1,332 | $1,332 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,332 | $1,332 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,594 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,648 |
| Room charge | $4,984 |
| Meal charge | $4,664 |
University of Northern Iowa majors
University of Northern Iowa has granted 1,992 bachelor's degrees across 93 programs, 323 master's across 42 programs, and 17 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Northern Iowa.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 314 | 14 | |
| Psychology, General | 109 | ||
| Social Work | 70 | 32 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 84 | 17 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 69 | 11 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 62 | 5 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 63 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 61 | ||
| Finance, General | 54 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 52 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 49 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 21 | 23 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 34 | 9 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 43 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 41 | 1 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 36 | 1 | |
| History, General | 32 | 1 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 22 | 9 | |
| Criminology | 31 | ||
| Digital Marketing | 31 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 26 | 3 | 2 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 15 | 15 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 18 | 11 | |
| Computer Science | 28 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 22 | 6 | |
| Family and Community Services | 28 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 28 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 26 | 2 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 27 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 26 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 26 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 25 | ||
| Graphic Design | 24 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 22 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 | 4 | |
| Business Analytics | 20 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 18 | ||
| Interior Design | 18 | ||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 18 | ||
| Financial Planning and Services | 16 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 10 | 5 | |
| Investments and Securities | 15 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 15 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 14 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 13 | ||
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 13 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 12 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Sociology, General | 12 | ||
| Statistics, Other | 12 | ||
| Environmental Science | 11 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 10 | ||
| Graphic Communications, General | 10 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 8 | 1 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 9 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 9 | ||
| Library and Information Science | 9 | ||
| Physics, General | 9 | ||
| Real Estate | 9 | ||
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Applied Economics | 8 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | 5 | |
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 7 | ||
| Biochemistry | 7 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | ||
| Electromechanical & Electromechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 7 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 7 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 7 | ||
| International Marketing | 7 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Social Psychology | 7 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Ecology | 6 | ||
| Acting | 5 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 5 | ||
| Geography | 3 | 2 | |
| Public Administration | 5 | ||
| School Psychology | 5 | ||
| Economics, General | 4 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 4 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | 1 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 4 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 4 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 3 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Education, Other | 3 | ||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Gerontology | 3 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 3 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 3 | ||
| Music Technology | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 3 | ||
| Political Science and Government, Other | 3 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | 1 | |
| Women's Studies | 3 | ||
| Automation Engineer Technology & Technician | 2 | ||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 2 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||
| Conducting | 1 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 1 | ||
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 1 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 1 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | ||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 1 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 1 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | ||
| Music, Other | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,992 | 323 | 17 |
University of Northern Iowa has a graduation rate of 69%, which is among the 24% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 64% | 72% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Northern Iowa has published 8,883 scientific papers with 163,177 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 107 | 487 |
| 1993 | 112 | 571 |
| 1994 | 136 | 551 |
| 1995 | 149 | 709 |
| 1996 | 183 | 737 |
| 1997 | 143 | 792 |
| 1998 | 162 | 958 |
| 1999 | 144 | 1063 |
| 2000 | 151 | 1337 |
| 2001 | 150 | 1324 |
| 2002 | 186 | 1556 |
| 2003 | 209 | 1763 |
| 2004 | 209 | 2084 |
| 2005 | 200 | 2488 |
| 2006 | 220 | 2867 |
| 2007 | 429 | 3395 |
| 2008 | 245 | 4248 |
| 2009 | 186 | 4665 |
| 2010 | 205 | 5286 |
| 2011 | 260 | 5879 |
| 2012 | 200 | 6422 |
| 2013 | 241 | 7158 |
| 2014 | 747 | 7382 |
| 2015 | 332 | 7650 |
| 2016 | 250 | 7605 |
| 2017 | 241 | 7589 |
| 2018 | 272 | 8135 |
| 2019 | 290 | 8913 |
| 2020 | 375 | 10467 |
| 2021 | 253 | 11174 |
| 2022 | 221 | 10663 |
| 2023 | 187 | 10739 |
| 2024 | 170 | 9915 |
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
- university teacherpoliticianlegislatorfarmer
- Biography
-
Charles Ernest Grassley is an American politician serving as the president pro tempore of the United States Senate. He was also president pro tempore from 2019 to 2021. Grassley is the senior United States senator from Iowa, serving since 1981. He is in his eighth term.
-
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.
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Jane Elliott
- Occupations
- screenwriterhuman rights activistteacher
- Biography
-
Jane Elliott is an American diversity educator. As a schoolteacher, she became known for her "Blue eyes/Brown eyes" exercise, which she first conducted with her third-grade class on April 5, 1968, the day after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. The publication of compositions which the children had written about the experience in the local newspaper led to much broader media interest in it.
-
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 | 1,495 |
| 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 |