University of Northern Iowa, IA
Public
4-Year • Large • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of Northern Iowa Rankings
Affordability71
Selectivity43
Retention61
Graduation42
Earnings45
Diversity16
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Northern Iowa
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing20%
Communication, Journalism7%
Communications Technologies1%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education17%
Engineering Technologies4%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs5%
History2%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences3%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities4%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies6%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology4%
Public Administration and Social Service4%
Social Sciences5%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into University of Northern Iowa
81%
Admission Rate
555
Median SAT Math
556
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)500–610
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)480–631
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Northern Iowa
$9K
In-State Tuition
$19K
Out-of-State Tuition
$21K
Average Total Cost
$16K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $13K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $16K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $18K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $18K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Northern Iowa
56%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
73%
Repayment Rate
$208
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 21% | 45% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 16% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 23% | 15% | 9% |
| >$110K | 26% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $17K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $25K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 68% | 50% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 73% | 54% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 77% | 58% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 82% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Northern Iowa
84%
Retention Rate
25%
Transfer Rate
11%
Withdrawal Rate
67%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 40% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 67% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 68% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 45% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 46% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 67% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58% | 46% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 40% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 48% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 70% | 60% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 62% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 50% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Northern Iowa
96%
Employment Rate
$38K
Median Salary
$27K
25 Pctl Salary
$49K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 96% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 96% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 95% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 95% | 88% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $15K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $27K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $38K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $49K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $59K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $38K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $41K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $45K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Northern Iowa
9,391
Undergraduates
68%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
1,651
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 58% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 42% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 9% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 82% | 70% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 15% | 29% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 20% | 19% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 30% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 27% | 18% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Northern Iowa, IA
La James International College-Cedar Falls
1 miles, E
The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls
1 miles, E
Purdue University Global-Cedar Falls
3 miles, S
Allen College
6 miles, E