University of Northern Iowa

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,564

2% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$16,437

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

92.7%

5,360 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

9,278

79.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

67.9%

1,120 Graduates

About

University of Northern Iowa is a higher education institution located in Black Hawk County, IA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Northern Iowa were Elementary Education & Teaching (293 degrees awarded), Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods (110 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (104 degrees).

In 2024, 2,535 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Northern Iowa. 66.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,178 degrees), 15.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (144 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Northern Iowa is $8,564, which is $−16,724 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Northern Iowa is $8,564, which is $16,724 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,437.

In 2024, 69% of undergraduate students attending University of Northern Iowa received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,564

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Northern Iowa was $8,564. The cost of tuition at University of Northern Iowa is $−16,724 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Northern Iowa (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,437

2024 Value

3.18%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Northern Iowa had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,437. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Northern Iowa grew by 3.18%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Northern Iowa (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,648

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Northern Iowa was of $9,648 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3.26% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Northern Iowa (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at University of Northern Iowa received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 4.55% with respect to 2023, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Northern Iowa (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Northern Iowa received 5,360 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 9.1% annual growth. Out of those 5,360 applicants, 4,971 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.7% acceptance rate.

There were 9,278 students enrolled at University of Northern Iowa in 2024. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Northern Iowa has an overall enrollment yield of 31.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

92.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

4,971

Accepted Out of 5,360

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Northern Iowa was 92.7% (4,971 admissions from 5,360 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 94.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 9.1%, while admissions grew by 7.18%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Northern Iowa (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

2% of enrolled first-time students at University of Northern Iowa in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Northern Iowa had a total enrollment of 9,278 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Northern Iowa is 7,382 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,896. This means that 79.6% of students enrolled at University of Northern Iowa are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Northern Iowa, both undergraduate and graduate, is 82.9% White, 5.76% Hispanic or Latino, 3.33% Black or African American, 2.73% Two or More Races, 1.61% Asian, 0.183% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0862% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Northern Iowa in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52%), followed by White Male (31.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.83%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (58.9%), followed by White Male (16.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.63%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Northern Iowa in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,278 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Northern Iowa is 7,382 and the part-time enrollment is 1,896. This means that 79.6% of students enrolled at University of Northern Iowa are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Northern Iowa (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Northern Iowa was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), University of Northern Iowa had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Northern Iowa (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
7,691 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
534 enrolled students
Black or African American
309 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Northern Iowa is 82.9% White, 5.76% Hispanic or Latino, 3.33% Black or African American, 2.73% Two or More Races, 1.61% Asian, 0.183% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0862% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 48.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 119 students (1.28%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 837 more women than men received degrees from University of Northern Iowa. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Northern Iowa is white (2,178 degrees awarded). There were 15.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (144 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Northern Iowa is Elementary Education & Teaching (293 degrees awarded), followed by Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods (110 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (104 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Northern Iowa, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (24 degrees awarded), Education (662 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (147 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Northern Iowa are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,539,933 people), Secondary school teachers (521,853 people), Education administrators (281,909 people), Special education teachers (206,539 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (184,766 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Northern Iowa in 2024 are Library Science (24 degrees awarded), Education (662 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (147 degrees), History (38 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (84 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Northern Iowa are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of Northern Iowa are Library Science (24 degrees awarded), Education (662 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (147 degrees), History (38 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (84 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Northern Iowa are Elementary & secondary schools (2,887,909 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (326,495 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (240,221 people), Individual & family services (152,950 people), and Outpatient care centers (142,816 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Northern Iowa.

Most Common (2024)

Elementary Education & Teaching
293 degrees awarded
Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods
110 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
104 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Northern Iowa was Elementary Education & Teaching with 293 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Northern Iowa according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

849

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,686

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 849 degrees were awarded to men at University of Northern Iowa, which is 0.504 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,686).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Northern Iowa by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 77 degrees were awarded to men at University of Northern Iowa in Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods, which is 1.57 times more than the 49 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 267 degrees were awarded to men at University of Northern Iowa in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 10.3 times more than the 26 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

64%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 43% of students graduating from University of Northern Iowa completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 64% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of Northern Iowa is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.39% of graduates (60 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,178 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
144 degrees awarded
Black or African American
63 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Northern Iowa is white (2,178 degrees awarded). There were 15.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (144 degrees).

1.38% of degree recipients (35 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,467 degrees awarded
White Male
711 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
96 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Northern Iowa is white female (1,467 degrees awarded). There were 2.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (711 degrees).

Operations

University of Northern Iowa has an endowment valued at nearly $224M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.59M (3.83%) compared to the 9.96% average return (5.41M on 54.3M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, University of Northern Iowa had a total salary expenditure of 252M. University of Northern Iowa employs 125 Associate professors, 115 Professors and 87 Instructors. Most academics at University of Northern Iowa are Male Professor (70), Male Associate professor (67), and Female Associate professor (58).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Northern Iowa are: Service, with 167 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 167 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 158 employees.

Endowment

$224M

2024 Endowment

10.4%

growth from 2023

University of Northern Iowa has an endowment valued at about $224M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Northern Iowa grew 10.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $170M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Northern Iowa (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$16.8M - Federal
$4.98M - State
$52.5k - Local

As of 2024, University of Northern Iowa received $16.8M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $4.98M from state grants and contracts, and $52.5k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$125M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Northern Iowa paid a median of $125M in salaries, which represents 49.5% of their overall expenditure ($252M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$29.3M

Instructional Salaries

376

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Northern Iowa paid a total of $29.3M to 376 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.15M (2.91%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Northern Iowa were Service with 167 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 167 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 158 employees.

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