Acceptance Rate
94%
Enrollment
7,599
Graduation Rate
69%
Student-Faculty Ratio
17:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$55,177
Retention Rate
85%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)860–1210
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)20–26
136
Test Policy: Test Optional
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,728
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,272
Avg Net Price
$14,609
Room & Board
$9,648
Total COA
$21,627
Median Debt
$19,691
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$10,170
$30,001–48,000
$11,136
$48,001–75,000
$13,872
$75,001–110,000
$16,058
$110,001+
$16,396
Pell Grant Rate: 24%
Federal Loan Rate: 44%
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Sticker Price$30,920
Estimated Net Price$14,609 (avg)
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University of Northern Iowa's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
69%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$55,177
Retention Rate
85%
Median Debt
$19,691
Top Programs
Education
25.9%
Business & Marketing
20.3%
Psychology
5.5%
Health Professions
5.4%
Communication
5.3%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
4.4%
Social Sciences
4.3%
Biology
4.1%
Visual & Performing Arts
4.1%
Public Administration & Social Services
3.8%
Demographics
Men 38%Women 62%
White
83.5%
Black
3.1%
Hispanic
6.1%
Asian
1.6%
Two or More
2.9%
International
1.1%
Application Info
Deadlines
RollingRolling
App Fee (Domestic)$40
App Fee (International)$50
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