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University of Northern Iowa
Explore admissions details for University of Northern Iowa, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About University of Northern Iowa
University of Northern Iowa is a public institution in Cedar Falls, IA. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, University of Northern Iowa is broadly accessible with an acceptance rate of 94%. Reported student size is about 7,599, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
University of Northern Iowa is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether University of Northern Iowa should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
94%
Average SAT
1,120
Average ACT
23
Student Size
7,599
In-State Tuition
$9,728
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,272
University of Northern Iowa Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
University of Northern Iowa sits in the broadly accessible range with an acceptance rate of 94%. The average SAT shown here is 1,120, and the midpoint ACT composite is 23. Graduation rate is 66%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For University of Northern Iowa, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
94%
Graduation Rate
66%
SAT Average
1,120
ACT Composite
23
SAT Reading
535
SAT Math
550
Graduation Rate
66%
Control
Public
University of Northern Iowa Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
University of Northern Iowa reports in-state tuition of $9,728 and out-of-state tuition of $21,272. Average net price is $14,609, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $21,627 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $19,691.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This University of Northern Iowa cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$9,728
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,272
Average Net Price
$14,609
Attendance Cost
$21,627
Average Net Price
$14,609
Cost of Attendance
$21,627
Median Debt
$19,691
University of Northern Iowa Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
University of Northern Iowa enrolls about 7,599 students. Public control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $55,177.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this University of Northern Iowa profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
7,599
Median Earnings
$55,177
University of Northern Iowa GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 2.30 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 2.65 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from University of Northern Iowa. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether University of Northern Iowa looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
University of Northern Iowa is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
Estimated Floor
2.30
Recommended GPA
2.65
Estimated Floor
2.30
Recommended GPA
2.65
How to Apply to University of Northern Iowa Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether University of Northern Iowa belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare University of Northern Iowa with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
University of Northern Iowa Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at University of Northern Iowa?
University of Northern Iowa currently shows an acceptance rate of 94% in this dataset.
How competitive is University of Northern Iowa?
University of Northern Iowa is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
What GPA is competitive for University of Northern Iowa?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 2.30 to 2.65 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does University of Northern Iowa cost?
University of Northern Iowa reports in-state tuition of $9,728, out-of-state tuition of $21,272, and an average net price of $14,609.
What test scores are shown for University of Northern Iowa?
University of Northern Iowa shows an average SAT of 1,120 and an ACT composite midpoint of 23.
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