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University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$47,222

Acceptance Rate

94%

Graduation Rate

66%

Annual Tuition

$9,728

At a Glance

Total Students

7,599

Retention Rate

85%

Faculty Ratio

17

Financial Aid

44%

Median Debt

$19,691

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

The University of Northern Iowa is a public institution with a high acceptance rate of 94.4%. The university has a student body of 7599. The average in-state tuition is $9728. The university's retention rate is 84.6%, and its graduation rate is 66.3%.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $43293, increasing to $47222 after five years, and $55177 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $19691. A total of 43.8% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$43k

1 YEAR

$47k

5 YEARS

$55k

10 YEARS

Top 43% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of Northern Iowa alumni earn a median salary of $43,293. Five years after graduating, median earnings increase to $47,222. Ten years after graduation, alumni earn a median salary of $55,177. The median debt for graduates is $19,691.

The University of Northern Iowa has a student body of 7,599 students. The university has a high acceptance rate of 94.4% and a graduation rate of 66.3%. The retention rate is 84.6%. In-state tuition costs $9,728, and 43.8% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0005

University of Northern Iowa is located in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of Northern Iowa has an acceptance rate of 94.4%.