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University of Northern Iowa

University of Northern Iowa is a public university in a small city in the Waterloo, IA metro with 7,734 students and a 93% acceptance rate.

Cedar Falls, Iowa · Public · City, small · 7,734 students

NCAA Division I · Missouri Valley Conference

Admission rate

93%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,122

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

20–26

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$15,901

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

68%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

85%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$55,177

10 years after entry

Students

7,734

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		Rolling

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: admissions.uni.edu · checked October 1, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$10,863
$30,001–48,000$11,751
$48,001–75,000$14,099
$75,001–110,000$17,740
Over $110,000$18,706

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreUniversity of Northern Iowa courseCredits
Calculus AB34 hours MATH1420 QR
Calculus BC34 hours MATH1420 QR
Biology3No credit ---
Chemistry3No credit ---
English Language and Composition33 Hours ENGLISH 1005 WC
English Literature and Composition33 hours ENGLISH1120 HE
United States History33 hours HIST1000HD HD
Psychology33 hours PSYCH1001 HD
Show all 40 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB34 hours MATH1420 QR
Calculus BC34 hours MATH1420 QR
Calculus BC48 hours MATH1420, 1421 QR
Biology3No credit ---
Chemistry3No credit ---
English Language and Composition33 Hours ENGLISH 1005 WC
English Literature and Composition33 hours ENGLISH1120 HE
United States History33 hours HIST1000HD HD
Psychology33 hours PSYCH1001 HD
Statistics33 hours STAT1772 QR
Computer Science A43 hours CS1160 -
Macroeconomics33 hours ECON1041 QR
Microeconomics33 hours ECON1051 QR
World History: Modern33 hours HIST1000HG HG
Environmental Science34 hours EARTHSCI1000SR SR Meets lab requirement
European History33 hours HIST1000HG HG
Human Geography33 hours GEOG1120 HG
Spanish Language and Culture36 hours SPAN1001, 1002 -
Art History33 hours 6 hours ARTHIST1004 ARTHIST1111, ARTHIST1222 HE HG
Chinese Language and Culture34 hours CHIN1001 -
Comparative Government and Politics33 hours POLCOMP1040 HG
Computer Science Principals33 hours CS1000Z -
Cybersecurity33 hours CS1000Z -
Drawing33 hours ART1000Z -
French Language and Culture36 hours FREN1001, 1002 -
German Language and Culture36 hours GER1001, 1002 -
Government and Politics: United States33 hours POLAMER1014 HD
Italian Language Latin: Vergil36 hours LANG1000Z -
Japanese Language and Culture36 hours LANG1000Z -
Physics B38 hours PHYSICS1511, 1512 SR Meets lab requirement
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism34 hours PHYSICS1702 -
Physics C: Mechanics34 hours PHYSICS1701 SR Meets lab requirement
Physics I34 hours PHYSICS1511 SR Meets lab requirement
Physics II34 hours PHYSICS1512 -
Precalculus34 hours MATH1140 QR
Research33 hours ENGLISH1000Z -
Seminar33 hours ENGLISH1000Z -
Spanish Literature and Culture33 hours SPAN1000HG HG
Studio Art: 2D Design33 hours ART1000Z -
Studio Art: 3D Design33 hours ART1000Z -
Theory31-3 hours Equivalency to be determined by Music Department

Source: admissions.uni.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Elementary Education and Teaching292
Business Administration and Management94
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other93
Psychology92
Social Work79
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs61
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies56
Communication Sciences and Disorders55
Show the other 84 majors
Finance51
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness45
Biology/Biological Sciences43
Criminology43
Construction Management36
Social Science Teacher Education36
History34
Speech Communication and Rhetoric32
Early Childhood Education and Teaching31
Computer Science30
Digital Marketing27
Art Teacher Education25
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management24
English/Language Arts Teacher Education23
Public Relations/Image Management23
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia23
Athletic Training/Trainer21
Music Teacher Education20
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching20
Family and Community Services20
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration19
Fine/Studio Arts19
Public Health Education and Promotion19
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration18
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies18
Interior Design17
English Language and Literature17
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician17
Mathematics15
Ecology15
Biomedical Sciences15
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor15
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences14
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other13
Sociology13
Graphic Design13
Real Estate12
Acting11
Financial Planning and Services11
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations11
Industrial Technology/Technician10
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician10
Political Science and Government9
Public Administration8
Biochemistry7
Statistics, Other7
Environmental Science7
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy6
Graphic Communications6
Foreign Language Teacher Education6
Music Performance6
International Marketing6
Investments and Securities5
Applied Economics5
Anthropology5
Physics5
Chemistry5
Biological and Physical Sciences5
Spanish Language and Literature5
Gerontology4
Music4
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other4
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education3
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education3
Apparel and Textiles3
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other3
Business Analytics3
Philosophy3
Geology/Earth Science3
Economics3
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology3
Geographic Information Science and Cartography2
Geography2
Religion/Religious Studies2
Education, Other1
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician1
French Language and Literature1
International/Globalization Studies1
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics1
Political Science and Government, Other1
Art History, Criticism and Conservation1
Music Theory and Composition1
Music Technology1
Organizational Leadership1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Ranked programs

Where University of Northern Iowa ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Missouri Valley Conference

Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Missouri Valley Conference

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

170,081 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Waterloo Regional (ALO)

Nearest hub airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 7.3 of 20

Elevation

942 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

11°F

July high

85°F

Annual snowfall

39.1 in

Days at 90°F or higher

15 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,145 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size