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94%
Open Admissions
66%
Graduation
About University of Northern Iowa
University of Northern Iowa is a public four-year institution located in Cedar Falls, Iowa. With an enrollment of approximately 7,599 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 94%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 66%. Graduates earn a median salary of $55,177 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $14,609 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
94%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
66%
Enrollment
7,599
Total students
Median Earnings
$55,177
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$9,728
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,272
Per year
Average Net Price
$14,609
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
920–1280
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
20 – 26
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
920
Median
1140
75th
1280
4001600
SAT Math
25th
400
Median
550
75th
630
200800
ACT Composite
25th
20
Median
23
75th
26
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$21,272/yr
In-State Tuition$9,728/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$14,609/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$58,436
10-Year Earnings
$551,770
ROI Multiple
9.4×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at University of Northern Iowa
Student Outcomes
66%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$55k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
7,599
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
