University of Northern Iowa: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1155 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #327 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #296 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #85 of 1,039 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 94 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 95%
- Undergraduates
- 7,735
- Graduates
- 1,210
- 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 95% and is among the 29% 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 | 95% | 94% | 95% |
| Applicants | 4,594 | 1,753 | 2,841 |
| Admissions | 4,362 | 1,650 | 2,712 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,425 | 512 | 913 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 11 | 7 | 4 |
2,985 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
955 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
16 or 1%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1020
or below
75% of them
had 1330
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Northern Iowa are 1020-1330 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
642 or 45%
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 | 7522 (84%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 472 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 258 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 232 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 160 (2%) |
| Asian | 146 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 141 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0%) |
| 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
- $6,412
- Students receiving aid
- 89%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,111 | $9,691 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,111 | $9,691 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,265 | $20,774 |
| Fee in-district | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Fee in-state | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,300 | $1,300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,593 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,343 |
| Room charge | $4,793 |
| Meal charge | $4,550 |
University of Northern Iowa majors
University of Northern Iowa has granted 1,934 bachelor's degrees across 93 programs, 495 master's across 41 programs, and 9 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Northern Iowa.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 280 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 60 | 89 | |
| Social Work | 69 | 61 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 82 | 25 | |
| Psychology, General | 104 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 63 | 11 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 65 | 6 | |
| Finance, General | 64 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 55 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 52 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 46 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 37 | 7 | |
| Construction Management, General | 39 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 39 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 26 | 8 | 1 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 25 | 10 | |
| Criminology | 34 | ||
| History, General | 28 | 6 | |
| Family and Community Services | 33 | ||
| Computer Science | 31 | ||
| Digital Marketing | 31 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 29 | 2 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 29 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 28 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 22 | 4 | |
| Mathematics, General | 24 | 2 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 24 | 1 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 25 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 24 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 23 | 1 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 16 | 7 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 23 | ||
| Financial Planning and Services | 22 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 21 | ||
| Investments and Securities | 21 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 15 | 6 | |
| Graphic Design | 20 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 11 | 7 | 1 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 19 | ||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 18 | ||
| Interior Design | 16 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 16 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 15 | ||
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 15 | ||
| School Psychology | 15 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 14 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 14 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 14 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 14 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 13 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 13 | ||
| Library and Information Science | 13 | ||
| Applied Economics | 12 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 6 | 6 | |
| Electromechanical & Electromechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 12 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 12 | ||
| Business Analytics | 10 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 10 | ||
| Real Estate | 10 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 10 | ||
| Graphic Communications, General | 9 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | 6 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 9 | ||
| Acting | 8 | ||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Environmental Science | 8 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 8 | ||
| Physics, General | 8 | ||
| Sociology, General | 8 | ||
| Statistics, Other | 8 | ||
| Ecology | 7 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 7 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 7 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 7 | ||
| Geography | 2 | 5 | |
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 6 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 6 | ||
| International Marketing | 6 | ||
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 5 | ||
| Biochemistry | 5 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 5 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 | ||
| Music, General | 5 | ||
| Public Administration | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | ||
| Economics, General | 4 | ||
| Gerontology | 4 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 4 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 4 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 | ||
| Women's Studies | 4 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 3 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | ||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 1 | 2 | |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 3 | ||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 2 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 2 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 1 | ||
| Conducting | 1 | ||
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 1 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 1 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 1 | ||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 1 | ||
| Physics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Social Psychology | 1 | ||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,934 | 495 | 9 |
University of Northern Iowa has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 33% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 60% | 66% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Northern Iowa has published 7,697 scientific papers with 120,781 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Philosophy, Biology, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 77 | 310 |
| 1992 | 106 | 401 |
| 1993 | 112 | 436 |
| 1994 | 131 | 465 |
| 1995 | 143 | 530 |
| 1996 | 180 | 599 |
| 1997 | 129 | 636 |
| 1998 | 158 | 760 |
| 1999 | 137 | 826 |
| 2000 | 138 | 1060 |
| 2001 | 136 | 1074 |
| 2002 | 166 | 1255 |
| 2003 | 186 | 1388 |
| 2004 | 189 | 1645 |
| 2005 | 181 | 2012 |
| 2006 | 184 | 2270 |
| 2007 | 218 | 2733 |
| 2008 | 229 | 3472 |
| 2009 | 175 | 3878 |
| 2010 | 188 | 4397 |
| 2011 | 229 | 4729 |
| 2012 | 187 | 5258 |
| 2013 | 224 | 6068 |
| 2014 | 533 | 6117 |
| 2015 | 291 | 6182 |
| 2016 | 245 | 6152 |
| 2017 | 227 | 5871 |
| 2018 | 240 | 6483 |
| 2019 | 259 | 6571 |
| 2020 | 325 | 7718 |
| 2021 | 247 | 8305 |
| 2022 | 210 | 8058 |
| 2023 | 172 | 7754 |
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
- legislatorpoliticianuniversity teacherfarmer
- Biography
-
Charles Ernest Grassley is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Iowa, having held the seat since 1981. Grassley was first elected to the Senate in 1980 and has been reelected seven times. He is the longest-serving Republican in Congressional history and the sixth-longest-serving U.S. senator in history.
-
Nick Nurse
- Occupations
- basketball coachbasketball player
- 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.
-
David Johnson
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
-
David Jerome Johnson Sr. is an American football running back who is a free agent. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He played college football at Northern Iowa.
-
Phyllis Somerville
- Occupations
- film actorstage actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Phyllis Jeanne Somerville was an American stage, film, and television actress. She is best known for her roles in Little Children (2006), The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), Surviving Family (2012), The Big C (2010–2013), and Outsiders (2016–2017).
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 | 1,498 |
| 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 |