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University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IAPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 93% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Northern Iowa is a public institution located in the city setting of Cedar Falls, IA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 7.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 93%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
7.5K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
93% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading520 - 650
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math500 - 630
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 26
1typical 50% range36
93%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing20% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Health Sciences5% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,305
Earnings 5yr: $97,609
Debt: $26,200
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,580
Earnings 5yr: $84,528
Debt: $23,213
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,003
Earnings 5yr: $90,312
Debt: N/A
Construction Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,688
Earnings 5yr: $83,917
Debt: $23,000
Real Estate.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,592
Earnings 5yr: $69,867
Debt: $23,125
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,641
Earnings 5yr: $81,462
Debt: $21,525
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,172
Earnings 5yr: $71,845
Debt: $20,750
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,109
Earnings 5yr: $83,785
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,329
Earnings 5yr: $89,797
Debt: $22,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,838
Earnings 5yr: $70,623
Debt: $19,500
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,757
Earnings 5yr: $67,282
Debt: $17,750
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,905
Earnings 5yr: $76,060
Debt: $17,169
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,149
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,309
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,303
Earnings 5yr: $61,422
Debt: N/A
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,067
Earnings 5yr: $57,636
Debt: $21,096
Gerontology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,876
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,739
Earnings 5yr: $68,157
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,391
Earnings 5yr: $59,773
Debt: $21,500
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,509
Earnings 5yr: $61,505
Debt: $18,067
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$15,901
In-State Tuition$9,936
Out-of-State Tuition$21,712
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
27%
Pell Grants
46%
Take Loans
73%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$47,222
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$55,177
Completion Signals
68%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
82%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,486
Est. Monthly Payment
$178/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
39%
Men61%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
22%
Part-Time Share
8%
Avg Family Income
$76,815
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