Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
5,442 applied, 5,068 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).
What does University of Northern Iowa cost?
$16,038 a year in-state
Out of state: about $28,196 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $22,977.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$11,415
$30,000–$48,000
$11,060
$48,000–$75,000
$13,066
$75,000–$110,000
$16,728
over $110,000
$19,187
Sticker, in-state
$22,977
In-state, with aid
$16,038
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $22,359 a year, against $10,201 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $12,158 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Does University of Northern Iowa need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked University of Northern Iowa's fall 2027 rule yet. University of Northern Iowa didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is University of Northern Iowa's acceptance rate?
93% for fall 2025: 5,068 of 5,442 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for University of Northern Iowa?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1045 to 1264 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Northern Iowa cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $13,066 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $22,977.
How much does University of Northern Iowa cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of Northern Iowa is $22,359 a year, against $10,201 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $16,038 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $12,158 tuition gap gives about $28,196 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is University of Northern Iowa's graduation rate?
69% of students finish within six years and 45% within four (IPEDS).
