University of Northern Iowa
2025-26
The 2025-26 Common Data Set for University of Northern Iowa — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Aug 18, 2026. Subscribe via RSS.
In its 2025-26 report, University of Northern Iowa says 5,442 first-year students applied and 5,068 were admitted, an acceptance rate of 93%. 1,549 admitted students enrolled (31% yield). Enrolled students who sent scores had a middle-50% SAT of 1045–1264 and ACT of 19–25. Compared with 2024-25, applications rose 1.5% (5,360 to 5,442) and the acceptance rate held at 93%.
How the class gets assembled.
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 5,442 | 5,068 | 93% | 1,549 | School-reported totals. |
Application fee: $40. Fee waivers are reported as available.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
General Information
8 TABLESEnrollment And Persistence
6 TABLES| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 549 | 988 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time other first-year degree-seeking | 272 | 432 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 1,864 | 2,897 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time total degree-seeking | 2,685 | 4,317 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course undergraduates | 8 | 6 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time total undergraduates | 2,693 | 4,323 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 2 | 8 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time other first-year degree-seeking | 27 | 49 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 201 | 243 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time total degree-seeking | 230 | 300 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course undergraduates | 75 | 179 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time total undergraduates | 305 | 479 | 0 | Not reported |
| Total undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 7,800 |
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time degree-seeking | 62 | 161 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 60 | 142 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course graduates | 0 | 3 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time total graduates | 122 | 306 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time degree-seeking | 85 | 223 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 110 | 267 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course graduates | 64 | 227 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time total graduates | 259 | 717 | 0 | Not reported |
| Total graduate students | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 1,404 |
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total full-time students | 2,815 | 4,629 | 0 | Not reported |
| Total part-time students | 564 | 1,196 | 0 | Not reported |
| Grand total all students | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 9,204 |
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 14 | 92 | 167 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 104 | 501 | 507 |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 53 | 264 | 280 |
| White, non-Hispanic | 1,297 | 6,240 | 6,390 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 3 | 13 | 14 |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 17 | 111 | 119 |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 51 | 237 | 240 |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 7 | 67 | 76 |
| Total | 1,547 | 7,532 | 7,800 |
| Measure | Number awarded |
|---|---|
| Certificate/diploma | 0 |
| Associate degrees | 0 |
| Bachelor's degrees | 1,965 |
| Postbachelor's certificates | 0 |
| Master's degrees | 457 |
| Post-master's certificates | 8 |
| Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship | 0 |
| Doctoral degrees, professional practice | 0 |
| Doctoral degrees, other | 31 |
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 345 | 227 | 881 | 1,453 |
| Did not persist | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final cohort | 345 | 227 | 881 | 1,453 |
| Completed in less than four years | 146 | 109 | 491 | 746 |
| Completed in less than five years | 53 | 36 | 128 | 217 |
| Completed in less than six years | 8 | 4 | 22 | 34 |
| Total completers | 207 | 149 | 641 | 997 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 60% | 66% | 73% | 69% |
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 397 | 296 | 960 | 1,653 |
| Did not persist | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final cohort | 397 | 296 | 960 | 1,653 |
| Completed in less than four years | 149 | 137 | 495 | 781 |
| Completed in less than five years | 63 | 65 | 173 | 301 |
| Completed in less than six years | 17 | 2 | 19 | 38 |
| Total completers | 229 | 204 | 687 | 1,120 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 58% | 69% | 72% | 68% |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Entering cohort | 1,538 |
| Still enrolled next fall | 1,303 |
| Retention rate | 84.7% |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
8 TABLESC8D · Entrance Exams
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown sex | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,997 | 3,445 | 0 | 5,442 |
| Admitted | 1,839 | 3,229 | 0 | 5,068 |
| Enrolled | 551 | 998 | 0 | 1,549 |
| Enrolled full-time | 549 | 988 | 0 | Not reported |
| Enrolled part-time | 2 | 10 | 0 | Not reported |
C2 · Wait List
| Measure | Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Yes | — | — | — |
| Class rank | — | — | Yes | — |
| Academic GPA | Yes | — | — | — |
| Standardized test scores | — | — | Yes | — |
| Application essay | — | — | Yes | — |
| Recommendations | — | — | Yes | — |
| Interview | — | — | Yes | — |
| Extracurricular activities | — | — | Yes | — |
| Talent or ability | — | — | Yes | — |
| Character and personal qualities | — | — | Yes | — |
| First generation | — | — | Yes | — |
| Alumni relation | — | — | — | Yes |
| Geographical residence | — | — | — | Yes |
| State residency | — | — | — | Yes |
| Religious affiliation or commitment | — | — | — | Yes |
| Volunteer work | — | — | — | Yes |
| Work experience | — | — | — | Yes |
| Level of applicant interest | — | — | — | Yes |
C9 · First-time, first-year Profile
| Measure | Percent | Number |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | 2 | 24 |
| ACT | 44 | 680 |
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT composite | 1,045 | 1,160 | 1,264 |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | 540 | 560 | 580 |
| SAT math | 480 | 580 | 655 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 22 | 25 |
| ACT math | 17 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT English | 17 | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Science | 20 | 23 | 25 |
| ACT Reading | 20 | 23 | 28 |
Transfer Admission
3 TABLES| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 544 | 931 | 0 | 1,475 |
| Admitted | 528 | 898 | 0 | 1,426 |
| Enrolled | 308 | 496 | 0 | 804 |
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESStudent Life
5 TABLESAnnual Expenses
8 TABLES| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-district | $9,054 | $9,054 |
| Tuition: in-state | $9,054 | $9,054 |
| Tuition: out-of-state | $21,578 | $21,578 |
| Tuition: nonresident | $21,578 | $21,578 |
| Required fees | $1,451 | $1,451 |
| Food and housing, on-campus | $10,646 | $10,646 |
| Housing only, on-campus | $5,528 | $5,528 |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | $5,118 | $5,118 |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | UNI offers in-state tuition to undergraduate students from neighboring states. | Not reported |
| Measure | Residents | Commuters living at home | Commuters not living at home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Food only | Not reported | $5,118 | $5,118 |
| Housing only | Not reported | Not reported | $5,528 |
| Food and housing total | Not reported | Not reported | $10,646 |
| Transportation | $88 | $818 | $818 |
| Other expenses | $1,920 | $1,920 | $1,920 |
Financial Aid
14 TABLES| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional non-need grant recipients | 552 | 1,857 | 33 |
| Average institutional non-need grant | $5,043 | $4,623 | $2,014 |
| Athletic grant recipients | 38 | 179 | 3 |
| Average athletic grant | $8,555 | $10,650 | $17,956 |
| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree-seeking undergraduates | 1,413 | 6,907 | 627 |
| Applied for need-based aid | 1,341 | 5,748 | 393 |
| Determined to have financial need | 783 | 3,567 | 313 |
| Awarded any aid | 774 | 3,496 | 278 |
| Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid | 426 | 2,298 | 222 |
| Awarded need-based self-help aid | 413 | 1,697 | 130 |
| Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid | 727 | 2,718 | 88 |
| Need fully met | 142 | 563 | 19 |
| Average percentage of need met | 61% | 60% | 46% |
| Average financial aid package | $10,159 | $10,390 | $8,259 |
| Average need-based scholarship or grant | $6,037 | $7,082 | $6,529 |
| Average need-based self-help award | $3,392 | $4,144 | $4,378 |
| Average need-based loan | $3,254 | $4,055 | $4,392 |
| Measure | Number in class | Percent of class | Average per borrower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any loan program | 640 | 55% | $23,410 |
| Federal loan programs | 636 | 55% | $18,625 |
| Institutional loan programs | 0 | 0% | $0 |
| State loan programs | 0 | 0% | $0 |
| Private student loans | 162 | 14% | $19,366 |
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLES| Measure | Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total instructional faculty | 404 | 161 | 565 |
| Members of minority groups | 81 | 10 | 91 |
| Females | 206 | 108 | 314 |
| Males | 198 | 53 | 251 |
| Nonresidents | 64 | 6 | 70 |
| Doctorate or other terminal degree | 313 | 41 | 354 |
| Master's, but not terminal master's | 86 | 103 | 189 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3 | 12 | 15 |
| Unknown or other highest degree | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Stand-alone graduate/professional programs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Measure | Class sections | Class subsections |
|---|---|---|
| 2-9 students | 169 | 9 |
| 10-19 students | 307 | 43 |
| 20-29 students | 400 | 51 |
| 30-39 students | 246 | 15 |
| 40-49 students | 106 | 1 |
| 50-99 students | 72 | 3 |
| 100+ students | 14 | 4 |
| Total | 1,314 | 126 |
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
3 TABLES| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Natural resources and conservation | Not reported | Not reported | 1.3% |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Communication/journalism | Not reported | Not reported | 5.5% |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.3% |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 1.8% |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | 25% |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 1.4% |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | 0.2% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 2.5% |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 0.7% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | Not reported | 2.7% |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 4.6% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 1.4% |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Interdisciplinary studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.6% |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | 5.9% |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.3% |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 0.4% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 4.9% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | 1.3% |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | 3.6% |
| Social sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 4% |
| Construction trades | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Precision production | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Transportation and materials moving | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Visual and performing arts | Not reported | Not reported | 3.4% |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | 4.5% |
| Business/marketing | Not reported | Not reported | 22.1% |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | 1.6% |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | 0% | 0% | 100% |
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