Cedar Falls, Iowa · Public ·City
University of Northern Iowa
At a glance
Basics
- Type
- Public
- Setting
- City
- Enrollment
- 7,529 students
- Women / Men
- 61.3% / 38.7%
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 92.7%
- SAT (mid 50%)
- 1020–1280
- ACT (mid 50%)
- 19–26
Cost
- Avg net price
- $15,901
- Sticker price
- $22,278
- Tuition (in-state)
- $9,936
- Tuition (out-of-state)
- $21,712
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 67.9%
- Retention rate
- 81.7%
- Median earnings (10y)
- $55,177
- Median debt
- $19,691 (~$214/mo)
Financial aid
- On Pell grants
- 27.4%
- Take federal loans
- 46.4%
All majors at University of Northern Iowa
83 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.
Cost & ROI
Is University of Northern Iowa worth it?
Pay $15,901/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $55,177 ten years out — about 3.5× the annual cost. Value grade: B.
- Avg net price
- $15,901/yr
- Median earnings
- $55,177/yr (10y out)
- Median debt
- $19,691~$214/mo
- 4-year est. cost
- $63,604net of aid
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Northern Iowa's acceptance rate?
University of Northern Iowa admits 92.7% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 1020–1280 range on the SAT.
How much does University of Northern Iowa cost per year?
The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $15,901. The sticker price before any aid is $22,278, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $63,604.
How much debt do University of Northern Iowa graduates have?
Graduates leave University of Northern Iowa with a median federal student loan balance of $19,691, which works out to about $214 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 46.4% of students take federal loans.
Is University of Northern Iowa worth the cost?
Ten years after enrolling, University of Northern Iowa graduates earn a median of $55,177 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 3.5× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns University of Northern Iowa a value grade of B.
What SAT score do you need for University of Northern Iowa?
Admitted students score 1020–1280 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.
What is the graduation rate at University of Northern Iowa?
67.9% of full-time undergraduates graduate from University of Northern Iowa within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 81.7%.
What are the most popular majors at University of Northern Iowa?
83 programs are listed in federal data; 73 have positive share data. The largest reported major at University of Northern Iowa is Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (14.1%), followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations (8.6%).
What percent of University of Northern Iowa students receive financial aid?
27.4% of University of Northern Iowa students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 46.4% take federal student loans.
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