University of Northern Iowa
PublicCedar Falls, IA
University of Northern Iowa, in Cedar Falls, IA, is a public mid-sized school, enrolling around 7,529 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 93% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Science (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $89,305/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
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Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Northern Iowa's acceptance rate?
University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, IA admits approximately 93% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Northern Iowa?
Admitted students at University of Northern Iowa typically score between 1020–1280 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Northern Iowa?
Admitted students at University of Northern Iowa typically score between 19–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Northern Iowa cost?
University of Northern Iowa's total cost of attendance is reported at $22,278 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of Northern Iowa require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Northern Iowa doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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