Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$9.7k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,728
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,272
Avg On-Campus Living
$9,648
Avg Off-Campus Living
$9,648
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$19,376
Net price (after aid)$14,609
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$10,170
$30k – $48k$11,136
$48k – $75k$13,872
$75k – $110k$16,058
$110k+$16,396
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$55,177
Median debt at graduation$19,691
Est. monthly loan payment$209
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.8×Graduates earn about 2.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants24%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans44%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
69%
Freshman Retention
85%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$14.6k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Strong post-grad earnings
$55.2k above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$9.7k
below avg
Out-of-state
$21.3k
below avg
Net price
$14.6k
below avg
Pell
24%
Median debt
$19.7k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$55.2k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (30)
Natural Sciences
BiologyChemistryEnvironmental Science
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Software EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceWeb Development
Education
Secondary EducationElementary Education
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringBiomedical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
94%
SAT range
860 - 1210
ACT range
20 - 26
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is University of Northern Iowa located?
- University of Northern Iowa is located in Cedar Falls, IA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is University of Northern Iowa?
- University of Northern Iowa is a public university based in IA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at University of Northern Iowa?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at University of Northern Iowa is approximately 94%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at University of Northern Iowa?
- University of Northern Iowa's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,728 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend University of Northern Iowa?
- University of Northern Iowa reports total enrollment of approximately 8,878 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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