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University of Northern Iowa
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  • 4 Year
  • CEDAR FALLS, IA

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Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade B
  4. Campus
    grade A
  5. Athletics
    grade A minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade B+
  7. Professors
    grade A minus
  8. Location
    grade A minus
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade A+
  11. Student Life
    grade A
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

About

1227 W 27TH ST
CEDAR FALLS, IA 50614
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Missouri Valley Conference
From University of Northern Iowa

The University of Northern Iowa, located in Iowa's charming and vibrant Cedar Valley, is a regional comprehensive Division I university that not only provides an affordable, world-class education but helps students pinpoint and develop their strengths. Building on its historic excellence in teacher education, the university offers outstanding programs in business, technology, performing arts, health sciences – in total, more than 160 areas of study across nearly all disciplines. UNI offers engaged learning experiences designed to prepare students for an ever-evolving world. Our professors—experts of applied knowledge—craft curriculum to shape students with the perspective to navigate the world beyond UNI. The university’s 820-square-acre campus is home to 270 student clubs and organizations, 17 highly competitive Division I sports teams and a performing arts center.

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University of Northern Iowa Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
86%
SAT Range
980-1190
ACT Range
20-26
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$15,231 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$6,227 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
82%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
87%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 93 responses
71%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 112 responses
64%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 112 responses

Majors

Where Teachers are Made!

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As a teacher, you bring joy and discovery. You build character and foster curiosity. You create an environment that instills confidence in children of all ages to learn, explore and grow. Few places prepare more teachers than the University of Northern Iowa. If you are made to teach, this is where teachers are made.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
1
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    37%
  • On Campus
    57%
  • Online
    6%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
6,976 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
759
Undergrads Over 25
7%
Pell Grant
24%
Varsity Athletes
6%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 86 responses
  • Friendly
    49%
  • Ambitous
    20%
  • Spirited
    13%
  • Hardworking
    10%
  • Reserved
    3%
  • Stuck-up
    2%
  • Outgoing
    1%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
49%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 118 responses
Poll
64%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 145 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 86 responses
  • Community
    27%
  • Accepting
    26%
  • Amazing
    17%
  • Growing
    10%
  • Home away from home
    8%
  • Broad
    5%
  • Joke
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,600 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
69%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%
84%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 70 responses

University of Northern Iowa Reviews

Rating 3.72 out of 5  1,488 reviews
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