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About University of Northern Iowa

education focusedhighly accessible admissionsmasters level programsmidwest public universityhealth sciences emphasis

University of Northern Iowa is a public university in Cedar Falls, IA, known for its education focused, highly accessible admissions, and masters level programs. With an acceptance rate of 95%, UNI is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,436 students each year. UNI is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1020–1330, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. UNI offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $6,555 per year; the sticker price of $32,109 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of Northern Iowa acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

95%
Overall Accept Rate
1175
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1020 – 1330 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of Northern Iowa

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Financial Aid — High Impact
UNI awards automatic merit scholarships based on GPA and test scores, so make sure your application is complete and submitted early to be considered for the Presidential and Dean's scholarships before funds run out.
Application Strategy
UNI is known for its education, business, and fine arts programs, so name the specific program or major you are pursuing and explain why UNI's version of it fits your goals better than a larger state university would.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of Northern Iowa actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$32k/yr$10.9k
30k-48k~$32k/yr$11.8k
48k-75k~$32k/yr$14.1k
75k-110k~$32k/yr$17.7k
110k+~$32k/yr$18.7k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

69%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$47k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
7,251
Undergrad Enrollment
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