University of Northern Iowa
#11 in Regional Universities Midwest (tie)
Overview
University of Northern Iowa is a public institution that was founded in 1876. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,739 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 916 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Northern Iowa's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities Midwest, #11. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,728; out-of-state tuition and fees are $21,272.
University of Northern Iowa is a public institution that was founded in 1876. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,739 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 916 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Northern Iowa's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities Midwest, #11. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,728; out-of-state tuition and fees are $21,272.
At-a-Glance
Setting
N/A
In-state tuition and fees
$9,728
Undergraduate Enrollment
7,739
Acceptance Rate
95%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$21,272
In-State Tuition & Fees
$9,728
Room & Board
$9,648(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$9,707
$14,017
$14,017
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$21,272
In-State Tuition & Fees
$9,728
Room & Board
$9,648(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$9,707
*Average in-state cost after aid
Academics
43%
17:1
36%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Education
24%
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Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
23%
N/A
Health Professions and Related Programs
6%
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Psychology
5%
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Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
5%
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Students
7,739
Graduate Enrollment
1,210
Total Enrollment
8,949
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
6,970
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
14%
Minority Enrollment
14%
Minority Enrollment
85%
White
6%
Hispanic
3%
Black
3%
Two or more races
2%
Asian
2%
Unknown
1%
International
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
88+
Sports Teams
2
Fraternities
5
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
43%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
64%
Average Debt at Graduation
$24,235
$40,587
$40,587
Graduation Rate
43%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
64%
Average Debt at Graduation
$24,235
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