About University of Northern Iowa (UNI)
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
11,187
Website
www.uni.eduAccreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
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Rankings
The ranking of a particular university helps a student decide where to apply, which is always a tough decision. University of Northern Iowa has been ranked at the 405th position among other universities by Forbes. It is to be noted that Forbes decides on the rankings of the university based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.
Admissions
Application Deadline
None
Acceptance Rate
81%
SAT Range
980 - 1241
ACT Range
21 - 26
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
None
Admission to the university is fairly easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. The varsity has 4 admission thresholds. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $40, as part of the admission process at UNI. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 980-1241 to improve her chances. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 20 might also given admission but the average ACT score at University of Northern Iowa is 23. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 1227 W 27th St, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0005, or call (319) 273-2311.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$16,453
Average Annual Cost
$7,665
Books And Supplies
$900
Other Fees
$1,273
Room And Board
$8,948
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,148
Total One Year Cost
$20,934
Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to UNI. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $27,436. For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
84%
Part-Time Retention Rate
71%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$337
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Teacher Education and Professional...
344 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
138 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
100 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
100 Graduates
Psychology, General
97 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
87 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
85 Graduates
Biology, General
83 Graduates
Marketing
83 Graduates
Criminology
81 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
69 Graduates
Social Work
69 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
65 Graduates
Communication Disorders Sciences an...
65 Graduates
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studi...
56 Graduates
Management Information Systems and...
52 Graduates
Human Development, Family Studies,...
51 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
50 Graduates
Health Professions and Related Clin...
49 Graduates
Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...
46 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
43 Graduates
Industrial Production Technologies/...
38 Graduates
History
37 Graduates
Real Estate
37 Graduates
Computer Science
34 Graduates
Public Relations, Advertising, and...
31 Graduates
Mathematics
30 Graduates
Political Science and Government
29 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
28 Graduates
Economics
23 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
22 Graduates
Sociology
22 Graduates
Electromechanical Instrumentation a...
21 Graduates
Construction Management
20 Graduates
Music
20 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
19 Graduates
Graphic Communications
18 Graduates
Statistics
17 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
16 Graduates
Teaching English or French as a Sec...
15 Graduates
Public Administration
13 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
12 Graduates
Anthropology
12 Graduates
Gerontology
12 Graduates
Physics
12 Graduates
Apparel and Textiles
9 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
9 Graduates
Philosophy
9 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
9 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
7 Graduates
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, an...
7 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
7 Graduates
Chemistry
6 Graduates
Biological and Physical Sciences
5 Graduates
International/Global Studies
4 Graduates
Computer/Information Technology Adm...
2 Graduates
Education, Other
1 Graduates
Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
9,536
Socio-Economic Diversity
26%
Part-time
8%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$56,118 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
41%
Averege Housing Cost
$4,540/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,408/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$4,408/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Panthers
School Colors
purple and old gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Missouri Valley Conference
Total Male Athletes
219
Total Female Athletes
200
Intramural Sports
23
Sports Club
33
Sports Team (Men)
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Track and Field
Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. At UNI, $9,160 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The average meal plan at UNI costs around $4,408 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 41% and 59%, respectively.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$38,100/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$44,600/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$159 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$4,718
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,527
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$4,153
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$2,875
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$9,108
$30K - $48K
$7,774
$48K - $75K
$5,136
$75K - $110K
$3,261
> $110K
$3,123
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$3,244,302
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$3,759,711
The financial aid department of University of Northern Iowa helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average financial aid at University of Northern Iowa is around $2,883 and the federal grant is $4,297. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $4,199 as well as institutional aid worth $2,883. At UNI, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $3,244,302 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $3,759,711.