Public Institution
University of Northern Iowa
The University of Northern Iowa is located in Cedar Falls, offering a traditional campus setting in a smaller city environment. Known for its strong teacher education programs, UNI fosters a welcoming and community-focused atmosphere among its students. As one of Iowa's three public universities, UNI provides a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
Programs
40
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$42,924
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
53/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$9,728
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $21,272/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Northern Iowa's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 24% of students receive Pell Grants; 44% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $10,170 | $40,680 |
| $30K – $48K | $11,136 | $44,544 |
| $48K – $75K | $13,872 | $55,488 |
| $75K – $110K | $16,058 | $64,232 |
| $110K+ | $16,396 | $65,584 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $9,728 | $38,912 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at University of Northern Iowa
40 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.