Cedar Falls,
IA
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About Northern Iowa
University of Northern Iowa is a public, state university in the suburb of Cedar Falls, Iowa. Northern Iowa was founded in 1876. The university currently enrolls around 8,949 students a year, including 7,739 undergrads.
Northern Iowa Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Northern Iowa. Northern Iowa admitted 95% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 4,594 applications received in 2022, 4,362 students were offered admission.
| University of Northern Iowa Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 95% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 1% |
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University of Northern Iowa is located in the town of Cedar Falls, Iowa,.
If you would like to see Northern Iowa for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 380 and U.S. Highway 20 to Cedar Falls, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Waterloo Regional.
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College Info
Northern Iowa Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Northern Iowa is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Northern Iowa is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Northern Iowa SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1080 - 1300
Math SAT Range
490 - 650
Reading SAT Range
530 - 680
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1300 and Above
Good
1080 to 1300
Avg
1080 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Northern Iowa students is 1179. Applicants with SAT scores of 1300 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Northern Iowa, while applicants with SAT scores between 1080 to 1300 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1080 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Northern Iowa.
Northern Iowa Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$20,176
In State$31,720
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$8,396
$19,940
Fees
$1,332
$1,332
Housing
$9,648
$9,648
Books
$800
$800
Student Life
Wondering what life at Northern Iowa is like? There are approximately 8,949 students enrolled at Northern Iowa, including 7,739 undergraduate students and 1,210 graduate students. 90% percent of students attend school full-time, 93% percent are from IA and 7% percent of students are from other states.
90%
Full Time10%
Part Time93%
In State7%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
8,949
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
95%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$9,728
Out-of-State
$21,272
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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