University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Public·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - other·GPA 3.61
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The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) is a public university in Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States. UNI offers more than 90 majors across five colleges. The fall 2025 total enrollment was 9,204 students. The university was initially founded in 1876 as the Iowa State Normal School with the purpose of training school teachers and educators. The University of Northern Iowa is one of three public universities in Iowa, all…
- Rankings
#25 (Washington Monthly)▼
Master's Universities
Ranked #25 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #126 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
National rank
Ranked #395 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$9,728▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $22,726
Room & Board: $9,648
Books & Supplies: $800
Receive Aid: 83%
Avg Grant Aid: $5,325
Pell Grant Recipients: 14%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$21,272▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $34,270
Room & Board: $9,648
Books & Supplies: $800
Receive Aid: 83%
Avg Grant Aid: $5,325
Pell Grant Recipients: 14%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.36 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 860–1210▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 860–1210
SAT ERW: 460–580
SAT Math: 400–630
ACT Composite: 20–26
- Admit Rate
- 94%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.61
- Total Enrollment
- 9,013
- Undergrad
- 7,734
- Graduate
- 1,279
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Retention Rate
- 85%
- Graduation Rate
- 69%
- Official Portal
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1227 W 27th St, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 50614-0005
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