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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
94%Acceptance
1120SAT Avg
7,599Students
17:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
$55,177Earnings 10yr
$14,609Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate94.4%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1120
Reading & WritingMid: 535
460580
MathMid: 550
400630
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 23
2026
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
Programs (115)
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
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia