What University of Northern Iowa costs
University of Northern Iowa charges $9,936 a year in published tuition and fees for Iowa residents, about $4,968 a semester, and $21,712 a year for students from other states, about $10,856 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $22,278 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $14,414 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into University of Northern Iowa
For fall 2024, University of Northern Iowa received 5,360 applications and admitted 4,971 students, and 1,546 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1020 and 1280.
What University of Northern Iowa students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Northern Iowa (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 292 |
| Business Administration and Management | 94 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 93 |
| Psychology | 92 |
| Social Work | 79 |
| Education / Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 61 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies | 56 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 55 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near University of Northern Iowa
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa: about 15 miles away
- Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa: about 54 miles away
- Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa: about 55 miles away
Colleges like University of Northern Iowa
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of Minnesota–Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota: 7,336 undergraduates
- Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio: 7,961 undergraduates
- University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, Oshkosh, Wisconsin: 6,877 undergraduates
- Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri: 6,373 undergraduates
- University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin: 8,895 undergraduates
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Lists that include University of Northern Iowa
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- Smaller Public Universities in the Midwest: 58 Compared
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FAQ
What is University of Northern Iowa's acceptance rate? 92.7% for fall 2024: 4,971 of 5,360 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at University of Northern Iowa? $9,936 a year for in-state students and $21,712 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to University of Northern Iowa? About 7,500 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do University of Northern Iowa students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1020–1280.
What is the campus setting at University of Northern Iowa? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Northern Iowa (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: University of Northern Iowa
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
