University of Northern Iowa
UNI Panthers Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0005
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
University of Northern Iowa is a public urban institution in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1120.
A mid-sized campus of 7.6K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,177 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,609.
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •History The University of Northern Iowa was founded as a result of two influential forces of the nineteenth century.
- •First, Iowa wanted to care for orphans of its Civil War veterans, and secondly, Iowa needed a public teacher training institution.
- •In 1876, when Iowa no longer needed an orphan home, legislators Edward G.
- •The school's first building opened in 1867 and was known as Central Hall.
- •It was also a home to the college's first principal, James Cleland Gilchrist.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1120
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
56.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$16,486
Programs (115)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
85%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
57
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IA state average + city premium