University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA · City · 7,529 students
4
YearPublic
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Cedar Falls, IA, 50614-0005 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
168 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$22,278
Out-of-state COA
$34,054
Avg net price
$15,901
Room & board
$9,986
In-state tuition
$9,936
Out-of-state tuition
$21,712
Books & supplies
$800/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$10,863
$30–48k
$11,751
$48–75k
$14,099
$75–110k
$17,740
$110k+
$18,706
Admissions
Admit rate
93%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1122
Reading 520–650
Math 500–630
ACT midpoint
23
Composite 19–26
English 18–25
Math 18–25
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
University of Northern Iowa accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
68%
1st-yr retention
82%
Transfer-out rate
21%
Consumer completion
67%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
68%
Transferred
23%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
9%
Median earnings (6yr)
$47,222
Median earnings (10yr)
$55,177
Median debt
$19,691
Monthly loan payment
$209
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,500–$25,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,000
Student Body
Men 39%Women 61%
18
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Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
27%
First-generation
22%
Median family income
$70,582
Independent students
10%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
8%
Race & ethnicity
White
83%
Hispanic
6%
Black
3%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$47,222
10 years after entry
$55,177
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Institutional
Endowment
$224M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
70%
Avg faculty salary
$8,542/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,070
Federal loan rate
46%
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