University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA · Public · offers Graduate degrees
93%Acceptance rate
$15,901Average net price / year
68%Graduation rate
$55,177Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$19,691Median debt at graduation
7,529Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $9,936
- Out-of-state tuition
- $21,712
- Total cost of attendance
- $22,278
- Room & board
- $9,986
- Books & supplies
- $800
- Average net price
- $15,901
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
- Acceptance rate
- 92.7%
- Average SAT
- 1122
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 520–650
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 500–630
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 19–26
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 68%
- First-year retention
- 82%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $47,222
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $55,177
- Median debt (graduates)
- $19,691
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 27%
- Students with federal loans
- 46%
Programs: what graduates earn
62 of 117 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 13 | $78,244 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 23 | $73,847 | $27,038 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 20 | $61,012 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | $60,588 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 43 | $60,535 | $29,955 |
| Mathematics | 23 | $60,117 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 17 | $54,544 | — |
| Social Work | 32 | $52,302 | $25,795 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 13 | $47,858 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 19 | $46,566 | $32,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 7 | $43,199 | $13,250 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 0 | $63,798 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | $60,443 | — |
| Library Science and Administration | 10 | $50,491 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 15 | $60,414 | $37,130 |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 7,529
- Graduate students
- 2,100
- Part-time
- 8%
- Women / men
- 61% / 39%
- White
- 83%
- Hispanic
- 6%
- Black
- 3%
- Asian
- 2%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $76,878 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 70%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.uni.edu
- Also known as
- UNI Panthers Northern Iowa
Most popular fields
- Communication & Journalism – 6% of degrees
- Education – 25% of degrees
- Family & Consumer Sciences – 2% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 3% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 5% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 6% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Northern Iowa?
92.7% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1122 on the SAT.
How much does University of Northern Iowa cost?
The average net price after grants is $15,901 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $9,936 and the full cost of attendance is $22,278.
How much do University of Northern Iowa graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $55,177 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
68% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Cedar Falls
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls Cedar Falls, IA · Private for-profit · 91 students |
$11,742 | — | 52% | $20,955 |
| La James International College-Cedar Falls Cedar Falls, IA · Private for-profit · 54 students |
$18,569 | — | 71% | $25,575 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.