Paying for University of Northern Iowa

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$9,728 3.37%	$21,272 3.44%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$11,362 3.38%	$22,834 3.44%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of Northern Iowa (UNI) are $9,728 for Iowa residents and $21,272 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

74% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,433. It could cover 34.94% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $15,293 for Iowa residents and $26,837 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

UNI's 4-year tuition is $40,928 for Iowa residents and $85,213 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $94,546 for Iowa residents and $138,831 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Northern Iowa is $9,728 for Iowa residents and $21,272 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.37% for Iowa residents and increased by 3.44% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($9,606) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of UNI is $10,056 for Iowa residents and $22,003 for out-of-state students, a 3.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UNI Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,411	$20,565	$11,777
2023-2024	$9,728	$21,272	$12,198
Change % 2023-2024	3.37%	3.44%	3.57%
2024-2025	$10,056	$22,003	$12,634

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $11,362 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $22,834. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($10,220) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UNI is $11,746 for Iowa residents and $23,620 for out-of-state students , a 3.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UNI Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,991	$22,074	$11,777
2023-2024	$11,362	$22,834	$12,198
Change % 2023-2024	3.38%	3.44%	3.57%
2024-2025	$11,746	$23,620	$12,634

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at UNI. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $349 for Iowa residents and $831 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $557 for Iowa residents and $1,195 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$338	$803
	2023-2024	$349	$831
	2024-2025	$360	$860
Graduate	2022-2023	$539	$1,155
	2023-2024	$557	$1,195
	2024-2025	$576	$1,236

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $12,198 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.57% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 4.78% compared to the previous year.

The UNI's 2024 on-campus COA is $22,726 for state residents and $34,270 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $22,676 for state residents and $34,220 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At UNI
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$9,728
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$21,272
Room & Board	$9,648	$9,648
Personal Expenses	$2,550	$2,500
Books & Supplies	$800
COA (In-State)	$22,726	$22,676
COA (Out-of-State)	$34,270	$34,220

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UNI?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UNI is $40,928 for Iowa residents and $85,213 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at University of Northern Iowa have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

UNI 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$9,926	$10,127	$10,333	$10,542	$40,928
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$21,285	$21,297	$21,310	$21,322	$85,213
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$10,127	$10,333	$10,542	$10,756	$41,758
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$21,297	$21,310	$21,322	$21,335	$85,263
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$10,333	$10,542	$10,756	$10,975	$42,606
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$21,310	$21,322	$21,335	$21,347	$85,313
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$10,542	$10,756	$10,975	$11,198	$43,471
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$21,322	$21,335	$21,347	$21,360	$85,363
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$10,756	$10,975	$11,198	$11,425	$44,354
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$21,335	$21,347	$21,360	$21,372	$85,414

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $94,546 for Iowa residents and $138,831 for out-of-state students.

UNI 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$23,084	$23,448	$23,818	$24,195	$94,546
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$34,443	$34,618	$34,795	$34,975	$138,831
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$23,448	$23,818	$24,195	$24,578	$96,040
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$34,618	$34,795	$34,975	$35,156	$139,545
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$23,818	$24,195	$24,578	$24,968	$97,560
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$34,795	$34,975	$35,156	$35,340	$140,267
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$24,195	$24,578	$24,968	$25,364	$99,106
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$34,975	$35,156	$35,340	$35,526	$140,998
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$24,578	$24,968	$25,364	$25,768	$100,678
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$35,156	$35,340	$35,526	$35,715	$141,738

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 74% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $64,814 for Iowa residents and $109,099 for out-of-state students.

UNI 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$15,651	$16,015	$16,385	$16,762	$64,814
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$27,010	$27,185	$27,362	$27,542	$109,099
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$16,015	$16,385	$16,762	$17,145	$66,308
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$27,185	$27,362	$27,542	$27,723	$109,813
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$16,385	$16,762	$17,145	$17,535	$67,828
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$27,362	$27,542	$27,723	$27,907	$110,535
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$16,762	$17,145	$17,535	$17,931	$69,374
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$27,542	$27,723	$27,907	$28,093	$111,266
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$17,145	$17,535	$17,931	$18,335	$70,946
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$27,723	$27,907	$28,093	$28,282	$112,006

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of Northern Iowa	$9,728	$21,272
University of Evansville	$42,676
Loyola University Chicago	$51,716
Missouri State University-Springfield	$9,024	$17,928
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale	$15,416	$13,244
Drake University	$49,944