University of Northern Iowa admitted 93% of applicants for fall 2025 (5,068 of 5,442, Common Data Set 2025-26). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1045–1264.
The numbers
Applied
5,442
fall 2025
ACT, middle 50%
19–25
enrolled first-years
Average GPA
3.61
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
31%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$40
waivers exist
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Can I get into University of Northern Iowa?
93% of applicants get in
Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1045–1264 on the SAT.
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).
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.
Class rank, SAT or ACT scores, essay, recommendations, interview, activities, talent or ability, character, first in your family to go to college.
As University of Northern Iowa rates each factor in its Common Data Set, fall 2025.
Questions people ask
What is University of Northern Iowa's acceptance rate?
University of Northern Iowa admitted 93% of applicants for fall 2025 (5,068 of 5,442, Common Data Set 2025-26).
What SAT score do you need for University of Northern Iowa?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1045–1264. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (Common Data Set, fall 2025).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
