University of Northern Iowa

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,396

3.51% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$15,931

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

94.4%

4,913 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

9,013

82.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

68.9%

1,245 Graduates

About

University of Northern Iowa is a higher education institution located in Black Hawk County, IA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Northern Iowa were Elementary Education & Teaching (319 degrees awarded), General Psychology (118 degrees), and Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods (93 degrees).

In 2023, 2,649 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Northern Iowa. 62.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,257 degrees), 20.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (110 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Northern Iowa is $8,396, which is $−16,179 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Northern Iowa was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,583 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Northern Iowa is $8,396, which is $16,179 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,931.

In 2023, 66% of undergraduate students attending University of Northern Iowa received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,396

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Northern Iowa was $8,396. The cost of tuition at University of Northern Iowa is $−16,179 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Northern Iowa (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,931

2023 Value

0.944%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Northern Iowa had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,931. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Northern Iowa grew by 0.944%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Northern Iowa (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,343

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Northern Iowa was of $9,343 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Northern Iowa (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at University of Northern Iowa received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 10.8% with respect to 2022, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Northern Iowa (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Northern Iowa was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2583 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Northern Iowa received 4,913 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 6.94% annual growth. Out of those 4,913 applicants, 4,638 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 94.4% acceptance rate.

There were 9,013 students enrolled at University of Northern Iowa in 2023. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Northern Iowa has an overall enrollment yield of 33.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

94.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

4,638

Accepted Out of 4,913

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Northern Iowa was 94.4% (4,638 admissions from 4,913 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 94.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 6.94%, while admissions grew by 6.33%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Northern Iowa (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

1% of enrolled first-time students at University of Northern Iowa in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Northern Iowa had a total enrollment of 9,013 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Northern Iowa is 7,399 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,614. This means that 82.1% of students enrolled at University of Northern Iowa are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Northern Iowa, both undergraduate and graduate, is 83.1% White, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.07% Black or African American, 2.75% Two or More Races, 1.62% Asian, 0.155% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0666% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Northern Iowa in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.9%), followed by White Male (31.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.75%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (60.4%), followed by White Male (16.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.46%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Northern Iowa in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,013 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Northern Iowa is 7,399 and the part-time enrollment is 1,614. This means that 82.1% of students enrolled at University of Northern Iowa are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Northern Iowa (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

85%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Northern Iowa was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), University of Northern Iowa had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Northern Iowa (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
7,490 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
523 enrolled students
Black or African American
277 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Northern Iowa is 83.1% White, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.07% Black or African American, 2.75% Two or More Races, 1.62% Asian, 0.155% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0666% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 138 students (1.53%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 677 more women than men received degrees from University of Northern Iowa. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Northern Iowa is white (2,257 degrees awarded). There were 20.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (110 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Northern Iowa is Elementary Education & Teaching (319 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (118 degrees) and Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods (93 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Northern Iowa, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (689 degrees awarded), Library Science (10 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (102 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Northern Iowa are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,539,573 people), Secondary school teachers (570,989 people), Education administrators (279,831 people), Special education teachers (204,968 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (183,853 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Northern Iowa in 2023 are Education (689 degrees awarded), Library Science (10 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (102 degrees), Math & Statistics (61 degrees), and History (37 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Northern Iowa are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of Northern Iowa are Education (689 degrees awarded), Library Science (10 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (102 degrees), Math & Statistics (61 degrees), and History (37 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Northern Iowa are Elementary & secondary schools (2,866,836 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (316,547 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (218,356 people), Individual & family services (149,465 people), and Outpatient care centers (124,351 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Northern Iowa.

Most Common (2023)

Elementary Education & Teaching
319 degrees awarded
General Psychology
118 degrees awarded
Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods
93 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Northern Iowa was Elementary Education & Teaching with 319 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Northern Iowa according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

986

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,663

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 986 degrees were awarded to men at University of Northern Iowa, which is 0.593 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,663).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Northern Iowa by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 70 degrees were awarded to men at University of Northern Iowa in Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods, which is 1.75 times more than the 40 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 294 degrees were awarded to men at University of Northern Iowa in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 7.54 times more than the 39 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

69%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 44% of students graduating from University of Northern Iowa completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Northern Iowa is Male and Two or More Races (75% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.74% of graduates (59 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,257 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
110 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
63 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Northern Iowa is white (2,257 degrees awarded). There were 20.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (110 degrees).

2.45% of degree recipients (65 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,431 degrees awarded
White Male
826 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
73 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Northern Iowa is white female (1,431 degrees awarded). There were 1.73 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (826 degrees).

Operations

University of Northern Iowa has an endowment valued at nearly $203M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.56M (2.25%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, University of Northern Iowa had a total salary expenditure of 255M. University of Northern Iowa employs 130 Associate professors, 118 Professors and 77 Instructors. Most academics at University of Northern Iowa are Male Professor (72), Male Associate professor (69), and Female Associate professor (61).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Northern Iowa are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 148 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 148 employees, and Service with 140 employees.

Endowment

$203M

2023 Endowment

21.2%

growth from 2022

University of Northern Iowa has an endowment valued at about $203M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Northern Iowa grew 21.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $154M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Northern Iowa (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$15.7M - Federal
$2.49M - State
$43.1k - Local

As of 2023, University of Northern Iowa received $15.7M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.49M from state grants and contracts, and $43.1k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$122M

2023 Salaries

1.05%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Northern Iowa paid a median of $122M in salaries, which represents 48% of their overall expenditure ($255M) and a 1.05% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.545% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.97% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$30.6M

Instructional Salaries

392

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Northern Iowa paid a total of $30.6M to 392 employees working as instructors, which represents 25% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

130 Employees

Computer, Engineering, and Science

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

148 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Northern Iowa were Associate professor with 130 employees, Professor with 118 employees, and Instructor with 77 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Northern Iowa were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 148 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 148 employees, and Service with 140 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Northern Iowa was Male Professor with 72 employees, Male Associate professor with 69 employees, and Female Associate professor with 61 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Northern Iowa.

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