Marketing
Ranked #45 of 354 for valueMarketing · 37 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $72,757
- Ranked-college median: $67,486
- Median debt
- $15,000
- Ranked-college median: $19,523
University of Northern Iowa acceptance rate
Acceptance rate: 92.7% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 4,094 of 4,772 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: SAT Reading & Writing 520–650, SAT Math 500–630, ACT 19–26. Admissions details
What we know
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025- Students
- 7,529
Larger than 85% of colleges
National median 1,603
University of Northern IowaMiddle half of collegesNational median
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University of Northern Iowa admitted 92.7% of 4,772 applicants.
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Applicants4,772
92.7% of applicants were admitted
- Admitted4,094
37.7% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
- Enrolled (first-year)1,543
Middle 50% test scores
- SAT Reading & Writing
- 520–650
- 200800
- SAT Math
- 500–630
- 200800
- ACT Composite
- 19–26
- 136
Your chances
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- 1020–1280
- ACT, middle 50%
- 19–26
Cost & financial aid
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
Average net price
$16,038
What students paid per year on average after grants and scholarships. Your price depends on family income.
Published price vs. what students paid
- In-state tuition & fees
- $10,201
- Out-of-state tuition & fees
- $22,359
- Average net price
- $16,038
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 28%
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68.6%
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
81.7%
First-year retention
Students who return for a second year
Median earnings
$57,187
Former students who received federal aid
Where University of Northern Iowa ranks
- #45Best colleges for marketingof 354 ranked
- #64Best colleges for businessof 986 ranked
- #88Best colleges for biologyof 680 ranked
Programs at University of Northern Iowa
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard, field of study, 2025
Bachelor's majors where University of Northern Iowa is ranked in CollegesRef's value rankings. Earnings are medians 4 years after graduating, for graduates who received federal aid; the tick on each bar marks the median of all ranked colleges in that field.
Business
Ranked #64 of 986 for valueBusiness Administration, Management and Operations · 143 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $74,838
- Ranked-college median: $64,860
- Median debt
- $15,000
- Ranked-college median: $21,375
Biology
Ranked #88 of 680 for valueBiology, General · 60 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $62,391
- Ranked-college median: $58,001
- Median debt
- $15,000
- Ranked-college median: $20,717
Finance
Ranked #91 of 330 for valueFinance and Financial Management Services · 105 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $81,172
- Ranked-college median: $77,916
- Median debt
- $18,495
- Ranked-college median: $19,500
Kinesiology and exercise science
Ranked #101 of 459 for valueSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness · 49 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $54,629
- Ranked-college median: $53,707
- Median debt
- $16,750
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
Psychology
Ranked #106 of 814 for valuePsychology, General · 102 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $53,829
- Ranked-college median: $51,007
- Median debt
- $16,435
- Ranked-college median: $21,000
Communications
Ranked #169 of 388 for valueCommunication and Media Studies · 32 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $53,506
- Ranked-college median: $56,130
- Median debt
- $16,870
- Ranked-college median: $19,593
Mathematics
Ranked #192 of 208 for valueMathematics · 15 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $44,407
- Ranked-college median: $71,273
Education
Ranked #246 of 521 for valueTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods · 361 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $45,885
- Ranked-college median: $48,822
- Median debt
- $18,891
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
Computer science
Ranked #273 of 466 for valueComputer Science · 32 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $89,305
- Ranked-college median: $97,375
- Median debt
- $19,500
- Ranked-college median: $19,500
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Programs A–ZAcademics
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Total students
7,529
Academic calendar
Semester
Carnegie classification
Master's university
A College or University that also has a large number of Master’s Degree programs.
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Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA
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Location & details
Where the campus is, how far it sits from a major city, and other colleges within reach.
University of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA, United States
Distances are straight-line miles, not driving distance. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, tiles by OpenFreeMap and OpenMapTiles.
Campus
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA, United States
- Public
- Master's university
Small city
Inside an urbanized area and a principal city.
- City (this campus)
- Suburb
- Town
- Rural
Nearest major citySaint Paul, MN · about 171 mi
In the city250 mi
- Calendar
- Semester
- Website
- uni.edu
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Cost & aid
Affordable
Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.
Average net price $16,038 a year after aid
Athletics
NCAA Division I · The largest programs and athletic scholarships; big-time game days.
- D-INCAA Division I (this college)
- D-IINCAA Division II
- D-IIINCAA Division III
- NAIANAIA
- NJCAANJCAA
Tagged by CollegesRef editors as a big-time athletics school.
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What is the University of Northern Iowa acceptance rate for 2026?
University of Northern Iowa admitted 92.7% of 4,772 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
How much is University of Northern Iowa tuition?
In-state tuition at University of Northern Iowa is $10,201 and out-of-state tuition is $22,359 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $16,038 a year.
What is the average net price at University of Northern Iowa?
The average net price at University of Northern Iowa, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $16,038 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
What is the graduation rate at University of Northern Iowa?
68.6% of first-time, full-time students at University of Northern Iowa graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
What colleges are similar to University of Northern Iowa?
The closest matches are Iowa State University, University of Iowa, and Southeast Missouri State University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Sources
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Admissions
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Cost
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Outcomes
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Enrollment
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
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