Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001890
- Phone: (641) 423-1264
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
79.05%FINANCIAL AID RATE
81%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
18:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
32FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,591Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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University of Northern Iowa (UNI)
500 College Dr, Mason City, IA
University of Northern Iowa is a public institution located in Cedar Falls, IA and provides a large number of program options for students. Around 13,000 students enroll at UNI per year.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs UNI offers:
- Education
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- History
To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Most students admitted to University of Northern Iowa score in-between 21 to 26 on the ACT. UNI accepts about 80 percent of applicants yearly. Of those students admitted, about 54 percent of students attended the school. More information on admissions can be found at uni.edu.
The cost of tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay around $8,100, while out-of-state residents pay $18,000 per year. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $4,000. Students attending University of Northern Iowa may qualify for aid which is usually grants and loans.
The University of Northern Iowa Panthers participate in several athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Athletic programs offered include:
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and much more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.uni.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the candidates University of Northern Iowa accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at University of Northern Iowa is around 11,000 students, where graduate students make up roughly 15% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $16,500. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $40 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- In-State: $7,700-$9,200
- Out-of-State: $20,000-$23,940
- Charges for part-time students are:
- State Residents: $320-$380 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $760-$910 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 81% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 67% | $4,718 |
Receiving Student Loans | 58% | $6,005 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, University of Northern Iowa may offer student services like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care for children
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Music Program
- * Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation (since 1942)
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- * Accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (since 1988)
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Northern Iowa is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Missouri Valley Conference)
- Track and Field (Missouri Valley Conference)
- Football (Missouri Valley Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by University of Northern Iowa by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, M)
- Biochemistry (B)
- Biomedical Science (B)
- Biotechnology
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B, M)
- Public Relations (B, M)
- Multimedia (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
- Elementary Education (B, M)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (D, M)
- Physical Education (B)
- Kindergarten and Preschool Education (B, M)
- Guidance Counselor (M)
- ESL (B, M)
- Special Education (M)
- Reading Teacher and Literacy Specialist (M)
- Curriculum and Instruction (D)
- Education (D)
- Middle School Teacher
Engineering Technology
English Language and Literature
- English (B, M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Women's Studies (M)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Athletic Training (B, M)
- Mental Health Counseling (M)
History
- History (B, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, M)
Natural Resources and Conservation
- Environmental Science (B, M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, M)
- School Psychology (M)
- Clinical Psychology (M)
Public Administration and Social Services
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
- Criminology (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Geography (B, M)
- Anthropology (B)
- Economics (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B)
- Graphic Design (B)
- Interior Design (B)
- Theatre Design and Technology (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Music (B, M)
- Music Theory and Composition (B, M)
- Art History (B)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to University of Northern Iowa.
- Iowa State University in Des Moines, IA (69 miles away)
- University of Wisconsin - La Crosse in Green Bay, WI (109 miles away)
- University of Wisconsin - Platteville in Milwaukee, WI (113 miles away)
- Winona State University in Winona, MN (114 miles away)
- Minnesota State University - Mankato in North Mankato, MN (137 miles away)
Also, you can compare schools by looking through our list of colleges & universities:
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001890
- Phone: (641) 423-1264
- School Homepage