# University of Northern Iowa

> University of Northern Iowa's acceptance rate is 92.7% (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, 4,772 applicants). It is a public university in Cedar Falls, IA, with 7,529 students. The average net price after grants is $16,038 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 68.6%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $57,187.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-northern-iowa-3002
- Location: Cedar Falls, IA, United States
- Setting: Small city
- Control: Public
- Classification: Master's university
- Official website: https://www.uni.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 154095
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Admissions

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Applicants | 4,772 |
| Admitted | 4,094 |
| Acceptance rate | 92.7% |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (25th–75th percentile) | 520–650 |
| SAT Math (25th–75th percentile) | 500–630 |
| ACT Composite (25th–75th percentile) | 19–26 |

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $10,201 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $22,359 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $16,038 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 28% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 68.6% |
| First-year retention rate | 81.7% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $57,187 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 7,529 |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-northern-iowa-3002. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.