Avg Earnings (5yr)
$47,222
Acceptance Rate
94%
Graduation Rate
66%
Annual Tuition
$9,728
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of Northern Iowa earn a median of $55,177 ten years after entry — 2% above the national median. Acceptance rate 94.4%, average SAT score 1122, in-state 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
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,122
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
520–650
SAT Math (middle 50%)
500–630
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
19–26
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
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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