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University of Northern Iowa

UNI Panthers Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0005

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University of Northern Iowa is a public urban institution in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1120.

A mid-sized campus of 7.6K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,177 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,609.

Established
1876
Motto
Lux
Mascot
TC Panther (male) TK Panther (female)
Type
Public university
Conference
Mid-American Conference since the MVC is a non-wrestling conference
Division
Division 1

Campus Visits

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94%Acceptance
1120SAT Avg
7,599Students
17:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
$55,177Earnings 10yr
$14,609Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Northern Iowa Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate94.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1120

Reading & WritingMid: 535
460580
MathMid: 550
400630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
2026

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

94.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1120

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,728
Tuition (out-of-state)$21,272
Room & Board$9,648
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$21,627
Average Net Price$14,609
Median Debt at Graduation$19,691
Monthly Payment (10yr)$209

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,170
$30–48K$11,136
$48–75K$13,872
$75–110K$16,058
$110K+$16,396

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,609

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

56.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,486

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

57

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (115)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
7,599
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
22%
Pell Grant Recipients
24%

Race & Ethnicity

White 84%
Black 3%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate68.9%
Freshman Retention84.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,222
8 Years$50,478
10 Years$55,177

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,800
Men
$58,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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